Nicola Field

A former Chartered Accountant, Nicola Field has been a regular contributor to Money for 20 years, and writes on personal finance issues for some of Australia's largest financial institutions. She is the author of Investing in Your Child's Future and Baby or Bust, and has collaborated with Paul Clitheroe on a variety of projects including radio scripts, newspaper columns, and several books.

43 results by Nicola Field:

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Your step-by-step guide to buying shares for the first time

Want to invest in shares but not sure where to start? We've put together a step-by-step guide for investing beginners. More

By Nicola Field - May 21, 2020

INVESTING

The risks of leveraging when it comes to investing

Leverage can be both friend and foe to investors. But there are ways to tame the downsides. More

By Nicola Field - April 30, 2020

INVESTING

Seven ways forex traders can improve their decision making

While it's an adrenaline rush to notch up gains, when markets turn against you it's easy to give in to knee-jerk reactions. Seven steps can help you stay focused. More

By Nicola Field - April 30, 2020

PROPERTY

Eight ways your garden can save you water, power and money

Reducing our burden on the planet and cutting costs has never been so vital. With a few clever strategies you can save water, power and money, and turn your outdoor space into a sustainable budget-friendly environment. More

By Nicola Field - March 11, 2020

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PROPERTY

The house of the future: what your home will look like in 10 years

Our homes and neighbourhoods are evolving rapidly, driven by technology, shifting demographics and changing lifestyles. Here's what we can expect from housing in 2020 and beyond. More

By Nicola Field - January 30, 2020

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MY MONEY

How to set up a side hustle and earn an extra $7k a year

Having one job is so yesterday. A side hustle could help you top your household budget or save for a big expensive like a holiday. Here's how to make it work. More

By Nicola Field - December 23, 2019

PROPERTY

Seven products to help first-home buyers onto the property ladder

High property prices make climbing onto the first rung of the property ladder no easy feat but these new products are giving first home buyers a leg-up. More

By Nicola Field - November 27, 2019

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PROPERTY

What you need to know before you decide to rentvest

Can't afford to buy where you live? Rentvesting means you can enjoy your favourite suburb and still get a foothold in the property market. But will it work for you? More

By Nicola Field - October 9, 2019

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INVESTING

12 ways casual workers can top up their super balance

Casual workers who miss out on employer-paid super contributions can grow their retirement savings with these 12 steps. More

By Nicola Field - September 30, 2019

MY MONEY

Apps you've never heard of are changing how we bank

They're the new kids on the banking block, tempting customers away from the Big Four. Here's the latest on Xinja, 86 400, and Australia's newest neo-banks. More

By Nicola Field - September 25, 2019

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Your step-by-step guide to buying shares for the first time

The risks of leveraging when it comes to investing

Seven ways forex traders can improve their decision making

Eight ways your garden can save you water, power and money

The house of the future: what your home will look like in 10 years

How to set up a side hustle and earn an extra $7k a year

Seven products to help first-home buyers onto the property ladder

What you need to know before you decide to rentvest

12 ways casual workers can top up their super balance

Apps you've never heard of are changing how we bank

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