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.
Driver cops $194k speeding fine
One in four homes paid for in cash, driver slapped with $194,000 speeding fine, and which bank copped a $3.55 million fine for spamming?
Woolworths slashes Everyday Extra perks
Aussies outraged over changes to Woolies rewards program, and BHP owes short-changed workers $430 million. Here are five things you may have missed.
How to cancel your gym membership and stop being charged
Joining a gym is easy. It's when you want to bail out - and want the direct debits to stop - that you could really work up a sweat.
Virtual furniture, Photoshopped mould: How far is too far?
Heavy-handed photo editing means property inspections are becoming a game of spot the difference. But is it legal for agents to Photoshop out mould and other issues?
Stamp duty changes on the horizon for NSW and Victoria
Victoria cuts stamp duty on commercial properties, while NSW first home buyers are set to pocket savings on stamp duty.
What Qantas share buyback means for investors
Qantas has reported a record profit and expanded its share buyback, so do you have to sell your shares in the airline? And why have buybacks come under fire?
Where the mega-rich actually invest
From property to art, wine to cars, the Knight Frank Wealth Report reveals where the mega-wealthy actually stash their cash.
Major bank scraps mortgage refinance cashbacks
Could this be the beginning of the end for refinance cashback offers? One of the Big Four has announced it will scrap its $2000 cashback from June.
Australia’s most advantaged suburbs revealed
Perth trounces Melbourne for most advantaged suburbs, and under-30s can earn 5% with (almost) no strings attached. Here are five things you may have missed.
Haven’t lodged your 2021/2022 tax return? Time is running out
The official deadline for lodging your 2021/2022 tax return was October 31. Haven't quite gotten around to it yet? Don't stress - there's still time!
