Money Magazine Australia - December / January 2021

Off to a promising start

The sharemarket can be volatile, but investors who do their research stand to be rewarded over time

Agents of change

Whether you're moving on or moving up, a buyers agent can give you an edge in the property market. But are they worth the cost?

Jobs to tackle before winter

Before too long winter will be upon us, and that usually means an increase in the cost of running your home.

Use brain power to get back on track

A big financial loss can be as devastating as a personal crisis, taking a heavy toll on a woman’s mental health

Parental leave makes progress

Both employers and the government are helping to ease the financial costs of raising children

When it's time to upgrade your solar

A decade has passed since Australia's first solar boom, leaving some households wondering what to do next

A conversation that changes lives

The future wellbeing of ageing parents is a sensitive issue that should be tackled early to avoid financial and family stress

Swindled by a sweetheart

Romance fraud is run by cybercriminals often prepared to be patient they can groom their victims for years. And business is booming.

“Wealth’’ is about community and culture

Through support networks and modern storytelling, First Nations Australians are gradually regaining their financial independence

The women's issue

FOR RICHER, FOR POORER. When a woman is wealthier, it’s not just her wallet that wins, it’s the bank balance of the entire household that improves by a wide margin.