My Money
What I’ll teach my son about investing
This letter is "just in case" I don't live long enough to see you come of age and it's about investing.
How to get the taxman to pay for your petrol
With the cost of petrol these days, anything you can do to reduce the cost of motoring is welcome. Here's how to claim your car usage on your tax return.
Salvos offers new low-cost funeral for less than $2200
If you want to keep funeral costs down, at last there is an option that won't break the bank.
Why you shouldn’t pack your laptop in your luggage
The recently announced electronics ban on airline cabins has triggered mass queries for travellers around the world.
Best phone plans for kids, teens and tweens
Getting your kids on an affordable prepaid phone plan is key, especially when you're footing the bill.
How to lower your power bill without shorter showers
You could shave a chunk off your power bill without turning off appliances at the power point or taking shorter showers.
Paul Clitheroe on the biggest taboo about money
It is time to break the major taboo about money as it will help you get on top of your finances and avoid being ripped off.
‘It won’t last forever’: Daniel Ricciardo on F1 driver salaries
The rewards can be rich at the top of any field but the financial lessons learnt getting there can also prove invaluable What does it take to be a great F1 driver, cricketer, principal soprano or actor? Behind all the glitz and glamour is a high-stakes game. For years their earnings are unpredictable and making […]
Retirees torn between a comfortable lifestyle and preserving their nest egg
Low interest rates are hurting retirees trying to make their nest egg go the distance, and it raises the question, "What happens when the money runs out?"
The net worth reality check you desperately need
Some people may look and feel wealthy but they aren't looking at their net worth. That is when money trouble happens.
