Sold short after the storm
No one likes having to litigate to get redress. It's expensive and
time-consuming. Mediation is usually preferable, or so I used to
think. more
Don't borrow if you can avoid it
Using your own money for an investment property is probably the
best way to go, writes George Cochrane. more
Ask Noel
I have two properties; the first was bought as an investment and
the second was our principal home. more
Fit for retirement
Transition-to-retirement strategies have become popular with
financial planners for people 55 or older with a reasonable amount
in retirement savings. more
Golden tips for cashing in
With the gold price hitting record highs, Australians are being
urged to take part in a new gold rush by turning their old or
unwanted jewellery into cash. more
Tangled web of internet privacy
Think before you hand over your personal details. more
Profile: Neil Balnaves
Business was out and philanthropy in after a serious boating
accident. more
Cash is king
Putting some aside for a rainy day is back in vogue. more
LOOSE CHANGE
More people are falling victim to online dating scams, says the
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission. more
Profile: Penny Sackett
Our chief scientist reached for the stars with a healthy respect
for gravity. more
With a will there's a way
The strategy: To make sure my loved ones get the full benefit of my
super. more
Learn something new
The strategy: To claim the education tax refund. more
Separation anxiety
The GFC has made a big impact on couples thinking about divorce more
Sure and steady in volatile times
Conservative investing in dividend-paying companies will soften the
blow of negative returns more
Where credit is due
The strategy: To get rid of that silly-season credit card debt. more
PLANNING CALCULATORS
Leasing Calculator
Work out your monthly repayments for your lease based on your purchase price and term, interest rate, and residual value. more
PLANNING FACT SHEETS
Top Ten Wills Questions
A will is the only way you can tell others how you want your assets to be distributed after your death. more
Top Ten Insurance Questions
Renewals, changes to policy, what are all these questions; try our insurance Top Ten Questions. more
Rights of borrowers
It is easy to borrow - it is often a lot harder to face the reality of monthly payments to repay the loan. more
