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 you need to consider climate change before you buy property
Fire. Flood. Coastal erosion. Climate change means location is more important than ever when it comes to buying property.
Men v women: Who pays more when it comes to insurance?
Women can face a "pink tax" on a variety of purchases, but when it comes to insurance the picture is far from black and white.
Working from home can save $280 a month: What you’ve missed
One bank dominates the home loan market, and working from home can save $280 monthly. Here are five things you may have missed this week.
How to decide if a holiday home is a good investment
Buying a holiday home may seem like a great idea after enjoying an idyllic vacation, but does this kind of investment stack up financially?
Sydney and Melbourne among the five least-affordable cities in the world
Two Aussie cities rank least affordable globally, and popular hotel booking site fined $44 million. Here are five things you may have missed this week.
Retail therapy is back in fashion as household spending spikes
Footwear, food and fun dominate spending, while 365,000 workers ditch the 9-5 to start new businesses. Here are five things you may have missed this week.
One in seven Aussies plan to spend up to $2000 this Easter
More than half of Aussies will spend $500 this Easter, finfluencers on alert, and home sellers pocket $270,000. Here are five things you may have missed.
What Queen Elizabeth’s death will mean for Australia’s money
Queen Elizabeth II has died after more than 70 years on the throne. What does her death mean for Australia's money, and when will King Charles III appear on our currency?
Buckle up for higher rates: Nine out of 10 predict rate hike for 2022
Nine out of 10 expect a rate rise, online shoppers save over $1300, and 2021 "as good as it gets". Here are five things you may have missed this week.
Most Aussies would skip a raise to work from home
Three in five Aussie workers say they would prefer job flexibility to a pay rise. Here are five things you may have missed this week.
