Wealth

With the cost of rent so high, some retirees are pooling resources and moving in together to share the burden. But there’s a danger Centrelink can — and will — treat you as a couple and cut your pensions.

As someone who has experienced the home care system through my mum, I have first-hand knowledge of the pros and cons of how it operates. Here’s what happened to us . . .

DEBTMAN: It’s been 13 years since the Reserve Bank cut interest rates after a hiking cycle. For many homeowners, it will be their first. So, what should they do if rates come down on Tuesday?

Diet changes after cancer treatment led her to become the creator of a company that sells vegan, gluten-free and allergen-free refrigerated cookie dough in 35,000 grocery stores.

The ‘extremely embarrassed’ woman is now relying on friends to put a roof over her head.

Q+A: ‘My dad has dementia. He lives by himself in his own home, worth about $850,000. It seems unfair he’d potentially need to give all that to get a place in a home.Should I put the house in my name?’

Experts say Gen Z and millennials are at risk of future hardship due to a glaring oversight.

Q+A: The age at which you can access savings stashed away in your super fund might surprise you. But just because you can break the piggy bank sooner rather than later doesn’t mean you should. Unless ...

Despite a recent slide, Apple’s stock has delivered a solid return over the past 12 months, underscoring its status as one of the US market’s steadier performers.

NICK BRUINING: Don’t expect any special superannuation concessions for Australian citizens overseas, even if it is on a permanent basis.

January sees a number of increases to things that will directly affect our monthly expenses and for some, an increase in income support payments.

Without question, the greatest effect on investment returns will be what Donald Trump dishes out in the way of changes to the US economy. But 2025 will also see a suite of already-legislated changes kicking in.

Your relationship with money might seem random, but one expert says it offers clues about your childhood — and understanding this could help overcome toxic spending habits.

Billionaire wealth surged in 2024, as the world’s richest people increasingly benefited from inheritance and powerful connections, according to Oxfam’s latest annual inequality report.

A new report has revealed the gobsmacking amount a single billionaire increases their wealth by, on average, every day.