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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.

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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

The nation's stash of old phones has grown to be worth $8.6 billion, and these unwanted handsets are just waiting to be traded for cash. Here's a guide to selling your old smartphone.

MY MONEY

How to dial up extra cash by selling your old smartphone

The nation's stash of old phones has grown to be worth $8.6 billion, and these unwanted handsets are just waiting to be traded for cash. Here's a guide to selling your old smartphone. More

By Nicola Field - August 22, 2019

PROPERTY

History has a price when it comes to heritage homes

You've found a charming old property but it needs work. The challenge is to follow the renovation rules without breaking the bank. More

By Nicola Field - August 21, 2019

PROPERTY

How to get a mortgage when you're self-employed

Working for yourself can be rewarding, but the downside can come when you want to buy a home. Here are three key rules to follow when you don't have a traditional work pattern. More

By Nicola Field - July 17, 2019

MY MONEY

Five tips for choosing the right life insurance policy

Don't assume it will be cheaper to take out life insurance through your super. It's best to compare prices - and level of cover - for yourself. More

By Nicola Field - March 18, 2019

INVESTING

Income investing for beginners: managed funds vs. ETFs

With savings accounts and term deposits offering meagre interest rates, income investors are turning to managed funds and ETFs. But how do they measure up? More

By Nicola Field - February 25, 2019

INVESTING

Five things you need to know about your retirement

After decades of growing your super, it can call for a very different mindset to start drawing down the money in retirement. But thinking about how to make the most of your nest egg is critical to this new life stage. More

By Nicola Field - January 22, 2019