Should we upgrade from an apartment to a house?

Should we upgrade from an apartment to a house?

If life was purely about accumulating wealth before you die,then trading your apartment for a home would probably make sense. But there’s more to consider.

  • byPaul Benson

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The hefty pay packets of CEOs is becoming harder and harder to justify

The hefty pay packets of CEOs is becoming harder and harder to justify

While it’s logical that a position such as CEO deserves higher pay than other roles,the disparity is getting harder to stomach.

  • byVictoria Devine
Want to retire early? Consider these things first

Want to retire early? Consider these things first

Chasing the allure of FIRE – financial independence,retire early – could leave you worse off in the long run.

  • byParidhi Jain
How to politely say ‘no’ to plans you can’t afford

How to politely say ‘no’ to plans you can’t afford

Have you found yourself saying “yes” to something a friend has suggested,even though you couldn’t really afford it? This one’s for you.

  • byCaterina Hrysomallis
Unlicensed aged care advice could hinder your later retirement years
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Unlicensed aged care advice could hinder your later retirement years

Families need advice they can trust on the often complicated fee structures of aged care homes.

  • byJohn Collett
Broken phones and snacks:What a piano teacher on $40,000 spends in a week

Broken phones and snacks:What a piano teacher on $40,000 spends in a week

On this week’s Money Diary,our diarist has recently dropped her phone and the touchscreen no longer works,so she makes do with a mouse and voice-to-text.

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I don’t want to be a landlord,so what do I do with my property proceeds?

I don’t want to be a landlord,so what do I do with my property proceeds?

Being a landlord can be a headache,but choosing where to invest the proceeds of your house sale can also be challenging.

  • byPaul Benson
Making money is a team sport,so don’t do it alone

Making money is a team sport,so don’t do it alone

We’re taught in school to succeed as individuals,not in a group. Don’t make the same mistake when it comes to money.

  • byParidhi Jain
Can I put money into my child’s super account?

Can I put money into my child’s super account?

It’s possible to make a non-concessional superannuation contribution into another person’s super account – but there are notable downsides.

  • byNoel Whittaker
Long-awaited investor compensation scheme gets under way

Long-awaited investor compensation scheme gets under way

A compensation scheme offering up to $150,000 to consumers who have experienced misconduct is now operating.

  • byJohn Collett
What we know so far about Qantas’ frequent flyer overhaul

What we know so far about Qantas’ frequent flyer overhaul

Here comes my speculation on Qantas’ new strategy and what it will mean for your reward flying.

  • byNicole Pedersen-McKinnon