Pam Walkley

Money's founding editor Pam Walkley stepped down in early 2015 after more than 15 years at the helm. Before that she was at the Australian Financial Review for 11 years, holding several key roles including news editor, chief of staff and property editor. Pam is now a senior writer for Money.

78 results by Pam Walkley:

INVESTING

The peer-to-peer investments outshining term deposit rates

While interest rates fall on term deposits and high-interest savings accounts, peer-to-peer investors are cashing in on returns of up to 8%. So what's the catch? More

By Pam Walkley - July 24, 2019

PROPERTY

Your rights if your new apartment is defective

A shocking 85% of apartments built since 2000 have defects, including the expensive Mascot Towers and Opal Tower cracking fiascos. So what are your rights if your new apartment is a lemon? More

By Pam Walkley - June 21, 2019

PROPERTY

How to invest in commercial property with just $5000

Most of us can't buy multimillion-dollar property assets outright but we can invest in commercial property with as little as $5000 through unlisted funds. More

By Pam Walkley - May 27, 2019

PROPERTY

Five things you need to know about rent hikes, evictions and pets

Can you be evicted for no reason? What are the rules around pets in rentals? How often can your landlord increase your rent? We answer five FAQs of tenant rights. More

By Pam Walkley - April 8, 2019

MY MONEY

Five things to do when visiting China's Sichuan province

The Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in Chengdu, China, gives visitors an up-close view of these adorable creatures in their natural habitat. More

By Pam Walkley - March 28, 2019

INVESTING

Five big mind traps investors need to avoid

Over-confidence means you are less likely to diversify, but you don't want to be so under-confident that your money is going backwards. Here are the traps to avoid. More

By Pam Walkley - March 8, 2019

INVESTING

Where to invest for income when interest rates are low

With interest rates at historic lows, income investing has become a challenge. Here are four options for investors chasing income: More

By Pam Walkley - March 8, 2019

MY MONEY

From historic squares to salt mines: five things to do in Poland

The main square in old town Krakow, Poland, escaped the ravages of the war and is officially Europe's biggest market square. More

By Pam Walkley - October 20, 2018

PROPERTY

How the family home can help finance your retirement

You can downsize the family home to access more funds but this will not suit everyone. Indeed, some people may be better off upgrading their home. More

By Pam Walkley - August 11, 2018