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.
Should period leave be paid in Australia?
She lives with daily pain but won't tell her boss. Now a push for menstrual leave is raising difficult questions for women at work.
China to offer home loans to 80-year-olds
Banks in China offer home loans to 80-somethings, plus how much can you really save living at home? Here are five things you may have missed.
Friends With Money #88: Are women better investors than men?
Men and women invest differently, so who does it better? And what does it mean for your super? We find out on this week's episode of Friends With Money.
Michael Jordan’s $14.5 million birthday present
Basketball legend Michael Jordan has just slam dunked a $A14.5 million donation into the hands of Make-A-Wish Foundation America.
Aussie digital home loan lender disappears
Another digital lender disappears as Nano bails out of home loans. Here are five things you might have missed.
Aussies to blow $485 million on Valentine’s Day but scams are the real cost
Valentine's Day gifts - it's not all roses, plus rate hikes add $12,000 annually to mortgage costs. Here are five things you may have missed this week.
King Charles won’t appear on the new $5 note
Instead of the late Queen Elizabeth II - or King Charles III - we can expect a new look for the humble fiver, developed in consultation with First Australians.
Stake to charge brokerage fees on US shares
Stake goes from free to fee, and borrowers wise up to 0.5% loyalty tax. Here are five things you may have missed.
Elon Musk breaks world record after losing $263 billion
Tesla boss Elon Musk has officially made it into the Guinness Book of Records, but probably not in his preferred category.
The Aussies getting fleeced on their savings
Families race to exit expensive schools, and one simple step could quadruple your savings rate. Here are five things you may have missed this week.
