The student loan trick I used to boost my pension by THOUSANDS: RACHEL RICKARD STRAUS
Nine times out of ten, the first reaction I get when I tell people I’m a money editor…
Hitting your retirement number doesn’t mean you’re ready — watch for these 5 warning signs
Pensive middle-aged woman Hitting your “magic” retirement number can feel like crossing a finish line. You’ve carefully made…
Behaviour that separates top MFDs from the rest
At the Cafemutual Ideas Fest 2026, Prem Khatri, founder of Cafemutual, highlighted how small changes in behaviour can…
‘Even the simple distribution of heirlooms can become contentious’ – how to divide inheritance in blended families and avoid arguments
Estate planning in blended families means leaving nothing to chance A new marriage often revokes a previous will.…
How much damage have recent share market falls done to superannuation balances?
Superannuation funds remain in the black year to date, the analysts at Chant West say, following a sharp…
My Teen Got Her First Job and Is Learning to Save and Pay Her Own Way
I was absolutely thrilled when my oldest child got her first retail job. Within a few weeks of…
Australian parents consider leaving inheritance to charity instead of their children
New research reveals attitudes towards inheritance were becoming more values-driven. One in three Aussie parents are considering leaving…
Consilium exits Cambridge Partners shareholding
Three years after taking a 35% stake in Christchurch-based Cambridge Partners, Consilium is selling up.
Monday, March 23rd…
Diversa Trustees accused by Praemium and Superhero of overcharging and blocked trustee change
Two of Diversa Trustees’ largest customers, Praemium and Superhero, have complained to the financial regulator that the superannuation…
Troubled InterPrac sold for $50k
Sequoia has found a buyer to offload its troubled InterPrac licensee to, collecting just $50,000 in the sale, with its…
Superannuation alert for millions of Aussies as major change 100 days away: ‘Good news’
A ‘once in a generation’ change to superannuation payments is just 100 days away from taking effect. (Source:…
Data shows Dave Ramsey may be wrong about when to claim Social Security. How to ensure you’re not following bad advice
Financial guru Dave Ramsey has often advocated for taking Social Security as soon as possible. “Social Security dies…