Wealth

Bitcoin has risen to a record high value as Donald Trump continues to sign off on policies favourable for the world’s largest cryptocurrency.

The cost of living – and the high cost of housing in particular – isn’t just putting a strain on relationships, it is stopping people doing this.

With the ATO clarifying a significant portion of the fees paid to a financial adviser are now likely to be tax deductible, the new fiscal year may see you jump into the world of financial advice.

Q+A: Here’s how you could afford a new car at the age of 84 without sacrificing your home care.

Former US President Ronald Reagan famously used the old Russian proverb of ‘trust but verify’, which we should all be prepared to apply when it comes to dealing with our life’s savings.

Australians are $6 trillion richer than before the pandemic — on paper — as new numbers show how inflation and the housing affordability crunch have shaped the nation’s distribution of wealth.

The start of a new financial year ushers in a raft of tax and superannuation changes, with almost every Australian affected one way or another. Here’s what changes from midnight.

With new regulations now treating buy now, pay later as a form of credit, many younger consumers are wondering: ‘Is BNPL wrecking my credit score? Or could it help build a stronger financial history?’

Asset-tested pensioners can use the next few hours to boost their pension by up to $60 a fortnight— for life. Here’s how it works, and what you need to do ...

JACKSON HEWETT: In a month when the world moved to war footing, defence related companies led the index.

Australians have added more than $125bn to their household wealth in just the first quarter of 2025 thanks to one thing.

Millions of Australians are being urged to check their tax status ahead of a law aimed at recouping $45bn coming into effect in just a few days.

JASON TITMAN: I feel, on reasonably solid ground, that within a few short years almost all Australians will use cryptocurrency technology, whether they planned to or not. 

If you’re hoping to draw a line under your working life soon but have yet to run the numbers on how much money you’re likely to splash about each year in retirement, rest easy. We’ve got the numbers you need.

The annual study by the Australian Council of Superannuation Investors shows average ASX 100 CEO realised pay in the 2024 financial year jumped to 55 times average adult earnings.