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.
Friends With Money #218: Future-proof your career with AI
Is AI coming for your job? This week on the Friends With Money podcast, we explore how AI is expected to create more jobs than it eliminates by 2030.
Spotify to follow Netflix with new subscription price hike
Streaming giants hike costs, ATO chases money mules and economic roundtable wraps up. Here are five things you may have missed this week.
How to switch girl power to super power
The gender pay gap may persist, but women can harness the power of superannuation for a better retirement.
How to protect yourself against underquoting
When you show up to an auction only to be out of your price range by the opening bid, you have to ask, are agents under-quoting? And is it legal?
Qantas cancels flights at double the rate of Jetstar and Virgin
Qantas cancels flights at double the rate of Virgin and Jetstar, and BNPL applications surge in run-up to Afterpay Day. Here are five things you may have missed this week.
Qantas slashes the value of your frequent flyer points
Your Frequent Flyer points now buy less, Shein cops massive fine, and the sneaky hike in petrol prices. Here are five things you may have missed this week.
HECS discount to be backdated to June 1
Millions of Aussies see 20% wiped from student loans, one simple step to retire with $220,000 more, and the new cars that use more fuel than advertised. Here are five things you may have missed this week.
How to join the Qantas data breach class action
A class action launches for 6 million Qantas customers, why multi-tasking on a Tuesday could cost you, and the popular pup that could cost you $3000 annually. Here are five things you may have missed this week.
How to buy a home without selling your Bitcoin
How to buy a home with Bitcoin, the catch with super-cheap houses selling for $347, and the latest twist on the Bank of Mum and Dad. Here are five things you may have missed this week.
Aussies set to save $1.2 billion a year on card costs
The RBA is pushing to scrap debit and credit card surcharges in a move that will save Aussies more than $1 billion a year.
