My Money
Ask Paul: I have $300k in the bank, but only $250k is guaranteed
Tom and his wife have $300,000 in an offset account, but only $250,000 at an authorised deposit taking institution is guaranteed by the Australian government. So is the cash at risk?
Aussie women worse off than men on financial wellbeing
Australian women feel less on top of their money than men, despite being more likely to manage household finances, according to a new study on financial wellbeing, writes Sharyn McCowen.
Is an Entertainment Book really worth the price?
A good friend used to urge me to buy an Entertainment Book but I always declined because I rarely go out or spend money. So are they worth the cost?
‘Retire early and do what?’ Readers have their say
From "Retire early and do what?" to "We were on board before it was cool!", our April cover story on early retirement has got people talking.
The rise of the ‘daigou’ Chinese personal shopper
Chinese personal shoppers hit the front pages by cleaning out stocks of Australian baby formula for sale in China. But daigous now are a legitimate and powerful way for Australian businesses to sell anything from Ugg boots to health supplements.
Three easy ways you can boost your income this month
We show you three ways to boost your income and make some extra cash, starting with picking up the phone.
What not to do with your money when you’re getting a divorce
The marriage is ending and divorce is imminent, so should you go ahead and drain the joint bank account or start hiding assets?
How to claim the $20k small business tax write-off
The $20,000 tax write-off for small businesses will be slashed to $1000 on July 1.
Ask Paul: We want to retire early on $140k a year
Bindi and her husband want to retire early - the sooner the better - to spend time with their young children, but they want an annual income of $140,000.
Meet the Frugalwoods: the couple who retired in their 30s
They don't stress about impressing people with material possessions, buying the latest gadgets, or keeping up with any Joneses. Meet the Frugalwoods.
