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.
The true cost of home delivery
What home delivery is really costing you, Australia's worst suburbs for pests revealed, and gold prices just dived. Here are five things you may have missed this week.
CommBank won’t refund $270 million in excessive fees
Should big banks refund unfair fees to low-income Aussies? A CHOICE survey shows that nine in 10 say yes - but CommBank says no.
NSW to reclaim $70m from unused Opal card balances
Got an Opal card you haven't used in five years? The NSW government plans to claw back $70 million from unused Opal balances. Here's what you've missed.
When to expect your 20% HECS-HELP debt relief
Millions of Aussies will soon have their HECS-HELP debt scaled back by 20%. Here's when you can expect your balance to drop.
Who really wins from the expanded Home Guarantee Scheme?
The likely winners of the expanded 5% deposit Home Guarantee Scheme, the market rate for pocket money, and how supermarkets make it hard for shoppers to compare value. Here are five things you may have missed this week.
RACQ accused of misleading thousands of customers
RACQ alleged to have misled customers, Aussies see wealth soar $470 billion, and Bluey coins return in time for Christmas. Here are five things you may have missed this week.
The new way to fly with your pet in Australia
Virgin launches $149 pet flights, Kmart breaches privacy rules, and the older Aussies who refuse to hang up their work boots. Here are five things you may have missed this week.
Are 40-year mortgages the answer to the housing crisis?
The radical change to mortgages that could help first home buyers, a major money change for the Olympics, and the chance to shape compensation for cancelled flights. Here are five things you may have missed this week.
Cashrewards members need to move fast after app closes
Australian cashback platform Cashrewards has announced that it's closing its doors - effective immediately. So what does this mean for members?
The truth about who will inherit your super
One in three Aussies have no say about who will inherit their super, and the 5% deposit scheme could drive property prices 10% higher. Here are five things you may have missed this week.
