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.
12 ways casual workers can top up their super balance
Casual workers who miss out on employer-paid super contributions can grow their retirement savings with these 12 steps.
Apps you’ve never heard of are changing how we bank
They're the new kids on the banking block, tempting customers away from the Big Four. Here's the latest on Xinja, 86 400, and Australia's newest neo-banks.
How to dial up extra cash by selling your old smartphone
The nation's stash of old phones has grown to be worth $8.6 billion, and these unwanted handsets are just waiting to be traded for cash. Here's a guide to selling your old smartphone.
The true cost of owning and maintaining a heritage home
You've found a charming old property but it needs work. The challenge is to follow the renovation rules without breaking the bank.
How to get a mortgage when you’re self-employed
Working for yourself can be rewarding, but the downside can come when you want to buy a home. Here are three key rules to follow when you don't have a traditional work pattern.
A beginner’s guide to income investing
With savings accounts and term deposits offering meagre interest rates, income investors are turning to managed funds and ETFs. But how do they measure up?
The perks and pitfalls of buying a house and land package
When it comes to constructing a new home there's plenty of room for error, and it pays to know the traps of house and land packages.
Online shopping, childcare rebates: July 1 changes
New rules kicked in from July 1- and almost all Australians will be affected. Here's what you need to know.
Embracing the bag ban: how to go green on a budget
You don't have to fork out big bucks to switch to reusable bags, straws and coffee cups.
Budget winners and losers: what is in it for you?
Treasurer Scott Morrison has just handed down the nation's latest Federal Budget. We look at how it could affect your hip pocket.
