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.

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Letter of the month • Woman, rather than 'nice people', finish last

Game, set, match

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Money Australia

In pursuit of a greater purpose • Long-time reader Sheila Cabacungan shares her personal finance insights

NEWS & VIEWS

NEWS & VIEWS

MY MONEY

PROPERTY

INVESTING

SHARES

Electric bikes deliver the goods

Fact file

Q&A

NEED PAUL’S HELP?

Q &A

Destination Gippsland

Paul’s verdict: It seems crazy to give away 25c in each dollar • Putting extra money into super is a no-brainer

At 37, I’m starting my life again after a divorce

KNOW YOUR CREDIT SCORE • Find out how you rate 9 ways to stay on top of it Recover from a black mark

9 WAYS TO KEEP YOUR SCORE IN GREAT SHAPE

Back on track after a desperate decision

DID YOU KNOW?

How young people can increase their points

DID YOU KNOW?

GOOD DEBT, BAD DEBT, TERRIBLE DEBT

HOW A CREDIT CARD BALANCE TRANSFER CAN DAMAGE YOUR SCORE

Discover the power of ‘enough’ • There’s a simple way to escape the cycle of discontent that can plague our lives

Work through the tough times • Scared you might lose your home over missed mortgage repayments? Here’s how to manage an incredibly stressful time and avoid the worst-case scenario.

Where gender matters • Women can face a “pink tax” on a variety of purchases, but when it comes to insurance the picture is far from black and white

KNOW WHAT COVER YOU HAVE

Overcome the fear of loss • Risk aversion results in poor decision-making and lost opportunities

Three rules to better recognise opportunity and avoid falling victim to loss aversion:

5 ways to cut your tax bill • A little preparation can mean big savings if you claim the right expenses

Finances are put to the test • Parents need to plan ahead to get their children into “the right school”

HOW TO PLAY THE PROPERTY GAME

At home with disaster • As the impact of climate change intensifies, today’s property buyers need to keep an eye on the future

THE X FACTOR: INSURANCE COSTS SOAR

Dedicated to your job • A well-designed home office can add value as well as providing a quiet place where you can focus on your tasks

HOW MUCH IT COSTS

Stake your claim for a bonus • With the financial year ending, investors need to be on top of their paperwork

Deductions checklist

Need help? • Useful numbers and websites

About MONEY

Funds of knowledge • High costs put many people off seeking a financial planner, but super funds are keen to fill the gap by providing a free, basic service

Greater clarity for couples

How you can benefit

Give yourself the ultimate break • Thanks to its generous tax treatment, coupled with the power of compounding, superannuation is the ideal long-term investment

WHAT IS CHANGING?

SMALL SACRIFICE, BIG BENEFIT

IT’S WORTH WAITING FOR THE REWARD

The inflation we need to have • A shrinking global labour pool will demand better wages and conditions, pushing up prices

3 FUNDS TO WATCH

Winners in the takeover game • Fuelled by deep...