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.
Aussies reveal their top money goal for 2023
Australia's top money goal for 2023, and phone plans take priority over home loans. Here are five things you may have missed this week.
Australia’s top performing suburbs for 2022 revealed
The Aussie suburbs that have seen double-digit gains this year, and $150 school vouchers for NSW. Here are five things you may have missed.
What first-home buyers are really looking for
Airfares take off in time for Christmas, and first-home buyers put pets over parents. Here are five things you may have missed this week.
Scams on the rise during pre-Christmas sale season
Black Friday drives 17% jump in fraud complaints, and one in three Aussies in the dark about credit scores. Here are five things you may have missed this week.
Aussies to spend $500 during Black Friday sales
Black Friday bargain hunters to spend average of $500, and dud super funds game the system. Here are five things you may have missed this week.
Aussies to spend $6.2 billion on Black Friday sales
Black Friday to fuel $6.2 billion spending spree, and ASX scraps CHESS replacement. Here are five things you may have missed this week.
Aussies flock to term deposits to take advantage of saver’s market
10 ways to spot a crypto scam, and demand for term deposits jumps 1200%. Here are five things you may have missed this week.
The Block auction shock: When to fire your real estate agent
The Block 2022 auctions dished up plenty of surprises - and a few valuable lessons for home sellers when it comes to who the agent works for, and how to set a reserve.
VetPay named and shamed in Choice Shonky Awards
2022 Shonky winner VetPay charges an annual interest rate of 18.4%, making it one of the most expensive credit products CHOICE has ever seen.
The Block auctions: Could a $30 million tax break attract investors?
Tools down! This Sunday sees all eyes focused on Gisborne as The Block auctions go to air - and a hidden perk could see investors dominate the bidding.
