Money Magazine

Money magazine helps you manage your finances by cutting through the jargon to deliver clear and precise information to help you save money and make the most of your investments. Each issue, you'll enjoy credible, well-researched reports and expert commentary from some of Australia's most respected financial writers.

Women’s matters matter

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The Money team

What has Covid changed for you?

Keep a single-minded focus • In a relationship, women should make sure their own interests are protected, too

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Fair price for advice • Regardless of the cost, make sure you get good value

Director IDs cause confusion

NEWS BITES

Partner violence rises

BOOK OF THE MONTH

SNAPSHOT • Our changing source of power

APP OF THE MONTH • (14.1 OR LATER)

How CGT applies if you’re building

Price of love goes higher

Schoolkids to learn about money

Soaring costs hit investors and homeowners

Rents tipped to rise by $5000pa

Seven big themes for 2022

Asian economies to reap the rewards

Investors get more involved

HOLD CSL Limited (CSL) • The Intelligent Investor Graham Witcomb

When life falls apart

Fact file

Q&A

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PAUL’S VERDICT

Path to financial power • Women have come a long way on their money journey, but much more needs to be done before they achieve the rewards they deserve. We’ve spoken to a range of experts to find out the best ways for them to reach their goals.

Build a strong foundation

Have a voice, back yourself, and keep an eye on the future

There’s still time to make it work

Reassess your retirement goals and top up your super

How to navigate relationships

Ways to boost your pay – at every age • Women’s pay may lag behind that of men, but you can start to close the gap on your own terms.

Should you set aside funds to cover the cost of IVF in the future?

Abuse takes a heavy toll • While the pandemic has made it harder for women and children to escape an abusive relationship, a range of support can help ease the trauma

FAMILY MONEY • WHERE TO GET HELP: from cash and advice to a smartphone

Why nice people often finish last • Disagreeableness, negotiation and polite offensiveness can benefit your career

How to be a better negotiator

Tap into those soaring values • A line of credit gives homeowners the chance to finance a reno or next investment

Let’s have this tough conversation • Roles in a relationship are often based on gender rather than skills and interest

How to tackle the topic

Hustle up some extra income • Lockdowns have encouraged Aussies to cash in on their passion or skills by setting up a project on the side

Winners in the singles game • An increasing number of women are going it alone to get into the housing market

If there’s a baby on the way …

LMI can be worth the pain

Starting again when you’re 45

Checklist for buying off the plan • Your dream can turn into a nightmare unless you follow up all the details

Add a touch of walk-in luxury • A well-designed wardrobe can add value to your home as well as keeping your clothes neat and accessible

Need help? • Useful numbers and websites

About MONEY

Motherhood comes with a penalty • The super system assumes workers have an unbroken career, but this isn’t the reality for most women

How a couple survived lockdown

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