Business
Money Magazine Australia
INSURER OF THE YEAR Budget Direct
Life is complicated and unpredictable that's what makes it interesting. But it always makes sense to protect against the inevitable curve balls.
2 min |
July 2025
Money Magazine Australia
New definition of the 'Aussie battler
Isit across the desk from families who have ticked every textbook box - solid education, well-paid jobs, a home in a 'good' suburb, two kids in daycare - yet they still sweat the grocery bill.
1 min |
July 2025
Money Magazine Australia
Putting the Al in online retail
It's an interaction that's likely played out millions, if not billions, of times between retail assistants and customers over the years... “Is there anything I can help you with today or are you just browsing?” Like ambient music or excessively bright changing-room lights, it's just part and parcel of the traditional shopping experience.
1 min |
July 2025
Money Magazine Australia
In the middle of a chain reaction
The aftershocks from President Trump's tariffs are being felt near and far.
3 min |
July 2025
Money Magazine Australia
Loyal to a fault?
A slim majority of Australians have never moved on from the first bank they signed up to, despite the potential for better value elsewhere.
1 min |
July 2025
Money Magazine Australia
The show must NOT go on
Gone are the days of simple boycotts. The rise of a new form of financial activism targets advertisers to try and make a difference.
8 min |
July 2025
Money Magazine Australia
An outrageous, beautiful monopoly
Telstra's mobile business is a cash machine with few competitors, giving it the highest returns in the world.
4 min |
July 2024
Money Magazine Australia
Drop the anchor to judge value
Buying and selling decisions should be based on where a stock price is going, not where it has been.
3 min |
July 2024
Money Magazine Australia
Powering the AI boom
Beyond the software and chipmakers, where will the energy come from?
3 min |
July 2024
Money Magazine Australia
Get into life
Tucked inside super are products that can protect you from life's inevitable uncertainties.
5 min |
July 2024
Money Magazine Australia
Paths to home ownership
Taking the road less travelled can sometimes deliver unexpected benefits.
5 min |
July 2024
Money Magazine Australia
Sold! Quick ways to add value
Small, strategic changes can have a big impact on the look and feel of your home. And get you a better price on auction day.
5 min |
July 2024
Money Magazine Australia
Money lessons the kids need to know
Your children can learn a lot from your past money mishaps. Here are eight financial conversations I have had with mine.
4 min |
July 2024
Money Magazine Australia
Property-investing rules: are they likely to change?
The pressure for the government to curb the tax benefits of tax concessions, such as negative gearing and the capital gains tax discount, is unrelenting. Most recently, independent senators David Pocock and Jacqui Lambie proposed five options for paring back investment property tax concessions, with savings to the Federal budget of up to $60 billion over the next decade.
3 min |
July 2024
Money Magazine Australia
What's love got to do with it?
A rollercoaster of emotions could be driving poor crypto behaviour.
3 min |
July 2024
Money Magazine Australia
Are we ready to be cash-free?
Saying goodbye to our piggy banks too soon could leave small businesses in the dark when problems arise.
2 min |
July 2024
Money Magazine Australia
Fur baby or financial millstone?
Whether it's puppy love or a kitten craving, owning a pet means committing to long-term costs.
8 min |
July 2024
Money Magazine Australia
Crypto has arrived
Once dismissed as a passing fad, cryptocurrencies are here to stay. Some people have made fortunes while others have lost out, but the digital tokens are gaining greater acceptance as an investment and a form of payment. As the trend strengthens, the likes of Bitcoin and Ethereum are set to become part of our day-to-day lives. Here's what the future would look like.
8 min |
July 2024
Money Magazine Australia
Is the public market shrinking?
Australia needs a healthy stock market to give companies access to funds and to allow retail investors to build wealth.
4 min |
March 2024
Money Magazine Australia
India: three steps to transformation
Massive investment and extensive reforms turbocharge the economy.
4 min |
March 2024
Money Magazine Australia
The ballet of business
Changing direction, products, models and marketing is a hard task for a business. We chart what it takes to turn a business around, plus profile four successful pivots.
7 min |
March 2024
Money Magazine Australia
Save money and the planet
Could the high cost of living give us the incentive we need to reduce how much water and energy we use or waste? These eco-friendly household tips will help you do just that.
4 min |
March 2024
Money Magazine Australia
AI adoption is the new black
Artificial intelligence is set to reshape the commercial world, and small enterprises can’t afford to miss the boat.
3 min |
March 2024
Money Magazine Australia
Spam attack! Murky laws jam our inboxes
Unwanted marketing material is one of the pain points of modern life.
5 min |
March 2024
Money Magazine Australia
From rags to riches in style
Rich Tran sported a bowl cut until he was 14 years old and had no intention of becoming a hairdresser.
6 min |
March 2024
Money Magazine Australia
New work deals are killing the 'old' office
The Covid pandemic and the subsequent lockdowns accelerated the trend to more people working from home. It was a mixed experience.
4 min |
March 2024
Money Magazine Australia
Points taken: the truth about rewards
Can hopping between credit cards really boost your frequent flyer haul and give you cheap or free travel - or is it doing more harm than good behind the scenes? Money puts it to the test.
3 min |
March 2024
Money Magazine Australia
Shortcuts to own a home
Innovative ideas with a focus on low costs and sustainability could help solve the housing crunch.
4 min |
March 2024
Money Magazine Australia
Artificial intelligence wants your middle-class job
Almost half the tasks performed by Australian workers could be impacted by the approaching technological revolution.
4 min |
March 2024
Money Magazine Australia
Riding the innovation wave MAINFinances, investing, lifestyle, safety & spending in 2024... and beyond.
Our world is constantly evolving. The big demographic trends of an ageing population, baby booms and baby busts are rippling through society. Technology is turning our lives upside down; in particular, artificial intelligence is revolutionising all of our interactions. Over the following pages we look at its impact... and where it is taking us.
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