Nicola Field is a seasoned personal finance writer with more than 25 years of experience helping Australians make smarter money decisions. A former Chartered Accountant, Nicola has contributed extensively to Money - both print and online - and writes for some of Australia's leading financial institutions. She is the author of Investing in Your Child's Future and Baby or Bust, and has collaborated with financial expert Paul Clitheroe on numerous projects, including books, newspaper columns, and radio scripts. Nicola's deep expertise in budgeting, investing, and family finance makes her a trusted voice in the industry.
Five ways to make the most of your credit card
A credit card doesn't have to mean a debt disaster. Used wisely, it can help you manage bills, snare a bargain or find freebies.
Optus offers free data to customers affected by outage
Wednesday's marathon Optus outage impacted around 10 million customers, now the telco is offering 200GB of free data instead of refunds.
Woolworths backflips on Everyday Extra decision
Woolworths backflips on Everyday Rewards decision, and CBA to accept 5% deposits on investment properties.
Five easy ways to boost your super
Growing your super doesn't have to mean dipping into precious cash reserves. Here are five easy ways to give your super a much-needed boost.
Fair Work claws back $500m for underpaid workers
Half a billion dollars returned to ripped-off workers, and Aussies have just days to lodge their tax return. Here's what you've missed this week.
Renting makes you age faster than smoking
Renting ages tenants, crypto crackdown kicks off, and lemon cars leave buyers out of pocket. Here are five things you may have missed this week.
Selfwealth rejects Stake takeover
Stake knocked back for stake in Selfwealth. Here are five things you may have missed this week.
The October 31 tax deadline is looming
Haven't lodged your tax return yet? You could be facing a $313 fine if you don't file by October 31.
Higher living costs see Aussies cut back on investing
While three in four investors have altered their approach, they're still investing a sizeable amount of disposable income.
When is it time to see a financial planner?
Approaching retirement is often the trigger for Australians to seek financial advice, but engaging even earlier could pay off.
