Do you really need $1.25 million in super to retire?

Do you really need $1.25 million in super to retire?

By Liam Kennedy

A third of Aussies are aiming to have more than $1.25 million in superannuation by the time they retire. But experts say they might be overestimating how expensive retirement will be and working more than they have to for a bigger nest egg.

Are rewards credit cards still worth it after banks cut points?

Are rewards credit cards still worth it after banks cut points?

By Tom Watson

Australians who rely on credit cards to rack up frequent flyer points are being warned to brace for sweeping changes, with major banks hiking annual fees, cutting earn rates and stripping away popular perks ahead of the October 1 surcharge ban.

Are you beating the average? How much Aussies have in super

Are you beating the average? How much Aussies have in super

By Tom Watson

Are you falling behind on super? New data shows how much Australians have saved for retirement at every stage of life.

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What do you do with a cheque that's been gathering dust for almost half a century? One reader is trying to cash a cheque from 1979, but the original bank has closed and the trail has gone cold.

Ask Paul: I have a 47-year-old cheque no bank will cash

By Paul Clitheroe

One reader found a cheque from 1979. There's just one problem - no bank seems willing to cash it 47 years later.

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Why nobody wants to run a small business anymore

By Anthony O'Brien

Red tape, rising costs and ageing owners are pushing small business to breaking point, and fewer young people want in.

Worried an inheritance could be squandered? A testamentary trust can help protect family wealth, reduce tax and shield assets after you die.

The trust that could stop your kids blowing the family fortune

By Susan Hely

Worried your kids will squander their inheritance? A testamentary trust can help protect family wealth, reduce tax and shield assets after you die.

R U OK? Day lasts one day, but money stress can linger all year. Here's how to protect your finances and mental health when pressures mount.

Money stress doesn't disappear after R U OK? Day

By Tom Watson

It might be R U OK? Day on September 10, but rising bills, debt and financial stress weigh on Australians year-round.

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Friends With Money #272: The retirement revolution

Do you really need $1 million to retire? Journalist Nina Hendy unpacks retirement myths, practical ways to improve your future, and the fear of running out.

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Should you completely pay off your mortgage?

You've spent years trying to get rid of your mortgage. Ironically, paying it off completely might not always be the smartest financial move. Here's why.

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The Money Quiz is your own weekly trivia game based on all personal finance and economic headlines. Put your money knowledge to the test.

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One check before your car warranty ends could save thousands

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Property

Can your Airbnb still cover the mortgage?

The hidden costs of owning an Airbnb in 2026

Property prices may be falling, but that doesn't necessarily mean lower council rates or land tax. Here's why.

Will falling property prices cut your rates and land tax?

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Shares

Australia's economy grew faster than expected, but there could be a catch for borrowers.

Australia's economy got good news - borrowers didn't

Worried your super balance is falling behind? Avoiding big losses could matter more than chasing higher returns.

Over 40 with a low super balance? Stop chasing returns

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Superannuation

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Can you contribute to someone else's super? Rules explained

Young Australian couple discussing financial goals and super investment decisions at home.

The simple change that could leave you 35% richer in retirement

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Banking

A mortgage slowdown is changing the balance of power. Here's why your bank may be more willing to cut a deal on your home loan.

Why your bank may be ready to cut your home loan rate

ASIC says offset account failures at major banks have already cost borrowers millions in lost savings. Here's how to check if you're affected.

Offset account failures cost Aussie borrowers millions: ASIC

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Insurance

If you're contacting your insurer to get repairs done on your home, your claim might be one of the 63% involving offers of a quick cash settlement. Taking the money might seem easier than waiting for the insurer to arrange the fix themselves, but should y

Home insurance cash payouts could leave you short-changed

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Car insurance costs up 42%: How to avoid overpaying

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Exchange Traded Funds

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What is an ETF? A beginner's guide to exchange traded funds

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The benefits of an active long-short ETF

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Scam Alert

Think you'd never fall for a scam? The tactics scammers use are more sophisticated than ever, and they've cost Australians $157 million this year.

Why smart people still fall for scams

are you in a pump and dump scheme?

Are you in a pump and dump scheme?

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Investing

New capital gains tax rules could shift the focus from capital growth to income, cash flow and diversification.

Could new CGT rules make shares more attractive than property?

Paul Clitheroe explains how proposed capital gains tax changes could affect shares and cryptocurrency investors.

Ask Paul: I invested in good faith, now the rules are changing

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From the Vault

Younger children now face gambling cues not just in ads or sports, but inside the games they play. A September study found [RJ21.1]simulated gambling in games aimed at kids as young as four.

How gaming is getting Aussie kids hooked on gambling

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What happens if you miss a mortgage payment

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Podcasts

The tax breaks investors have relied on for decades are being wound back. Here's how experts say you can stay ahead.

Friends With Money #269: How to invest for maximum profit
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On this episode of the Friends With Money podcast, Money's Tom Watson is joined by Jonathan Shead, head of investments, Australia, at State Street Investment Management, to discuss the evolution of ETFs and the investing behaviours that matter most.

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