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.
The early bird discount that lets you eat out and save
A new platform lets diners save 50%, and how Blockheads can budget for reno costs. Here are five things you may have missed this week.
ANZ moves to block mule accounts
ANZ is dialling up the battle against scams, and Aussies are ditching holiday plans to save. Here are five things you may have missed this week.
The new scam targeting vulnerable Aussies
A website promising to claw back money lost to scams is ripping off Aussies, and a billion-dollar lottery prize has gone unclaimed in the US. Here's what you've missed.
Tech and crypto ETFs top the charts
Technology and cryptocurrency-themed ETFs have performed particularly well over the past year. But there's a twist.
Five financial pitfalls of working a second job
The 9-5 grind? More like the 5-9 slog. More Australians are working a side hustle, but it may not be a road to riches.
When you need to lodge a tax return in retirement
Do you need to lodge a tax return in retirement? It all depends on how much you earn and where the money comes from.
How much your old Barbie could be worth
As Barbie hits Aussie cinemas this weekend, one boxed set of Ken and Barbie is bringing $145,000 on eBay.
Yes, Gen Z can teach you a thing or two about money
They're the fastest-growing group of investors in the country, and they can teach you a thing or two about money. Meet the Zoomers.
Gen Z is sacrificing romance to save
CEOs earn 55 times average pay, Gen Z slashes spending on dating apps, and NAB's new tactic to stop scams. Here's what you've missed.
What you need to know about the Robodebt report
The Robodebt report is out and the numbers are staggering: $1.7 billion in debts against 443,000 people least able to repay a debt - if one existed at all.
