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.
Why your tax refund is so low
So your tax refund seems about $1500 lower this year? You're not imagining it. Aussies have been warned to expect smaller refunds.
How Aussies are saving $280 a month
Aussies are saving about $286 a month by cutting back on spending, plus think you can't lose with property? Think again. Here are five things you may have missed.
Qantas encourages Aussies to claim $400m in flight credits
Qantas has launched a new tool to reunite Aussies with $400 million in flight credits, but there's a deadline.
Half of new Aussie investors are women: ASX study
Of the 1.2 million new Aussie investors that have entered the market since 2020, half are women, according to the latest ASX Investor Study.
The money lie 2 million Aussies tell at tax time
Millions of Aussies admit to fudging their tax return, and Westpac offers $750 in free EV charging. Here are five things you may have missed this week.
The ultimate guide to end of financial year sales
The end of financial year sales are in full swing, and with discounts of up to 70%, we show you where to find red hot deals plus tips to maximise savings.
Australia’s big problem with affordable housing
Aussies are desperate for affordable rentals, but is the $10 billion Housing Australia Future Fund dead in the water?
The Hollywood celebrities cashing in on AI
Hollywood stars bank on AI, and Aussies skip hospital queues with cut-and-run health insurance. Here are five things you may have missed.
Five tax time FAQs answered
What happens if you haven't lodged a tax return in a few years? Or if you made a mistake on your return? We answer five of your burning tax questions.
How to get fit on a budget
Gym fees can set you back around $90 a month - money that plenty of us could use elsewhere. But you don't need to pay to get fit.
