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Financial planning
This new law could transform your retirement, but the clock is ticking
How financial advice is delivered in Australia is likely to change for the better and there’s plenty to unpack here for the average person.
- by Bec Wilson
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Houses are too expensive to buy, but that’s not the problem
The biggest issue with housing affordability in Australia isn’t the price, it’s perspective.
- by Victoria Devine
First fashion, now frames: Early 2000s sunglasses are coming back
While classic frames from the 80s and 90s have long been popular, styles from the early noughties are now gaining traction.
- by Stephen Crafti
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Bali tourism evolves with fund backing family-friendly stays
The classic Bali getaway is evolving as families seek more immersive travel experiences that cater to all ages.
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Collectables
Could you be sitting on a rare book worth thousands?
Rare 20th century cookbooks, signed autobiographies, or even old racy magazines can fetch hundreds or thousands of dollars from the right buyer.
- by Stephen Crafti
Opinion
Cryptocurrencies
It’s tough to admit, but I was wrong about bitcoin
It doesn’t provide a yield, pay a dividend or have any inherent physical value. It’s not widely accepted as a payment. But in the end, does that really matter?
- by William Bennett
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Should I ditch my low earning, but ‘safe’ investments?
Sharemarkets are booming now, but historically markets have fallen about one in every four years, so be careful before jettisoning safer assets.
- by Paul Benson
Buy a home or invest in super? The dilemma facing older renters
For those contemplating taking on a mortgage in midlife, buying a home is not always the best move.
- by Dominic Powell
Racehorse investing on the rise as punters try to back a winner
Once reserved for the rich and famous, figures suggest that 1 in every 254 Australians own a share in the 35,000 racehorses registered in Australia.
- by Nina Hendy
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What should our nephew do with our $21,000 gift?
Locking your gift away inside the First Home Super Savers scheme would be a smart move for your nephew.
- by Paul Benson