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.

India: three steps to transformation

Massive investment and extensive reforms turbocharge the economy.

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.

BANKING OUTLOOK: It pays to be disloyal

THE BIG QUESTIONS FOR 2024

WORKING HARD FOR THE MONEY

This year, Money magazine rounded up nine of our most talented writers and tasked them with reporting on why exactly, in specific detail, these products or businesses are the most beneficial for our readers.

Signs of life in IPO drought

Improved investor confidence and lower economic volatility could set the stage for a bounceback in company listings

Biotech giant stumbles

CSL faces some big challenges, but the long-term prognosis is more encouraging

Another day of reckoning

With economic history pointing to a recession in 2024, investors should go on the defensive

Investing by colours, not numbers

If you work out your personality type, your goals become obvious and you can invest according to your archetype

There is such a thing as a free lunch

The Federal government is waiting to give your super a $500 boost... come and get it!

Reality behind the summer dream

It's time to take off the rose-tinted glasses and weigh up the costs and benefits of buying a holiday home

Brave new world of banking

When open banking was introduced in 2020, it promised great things. Where is it now and what are the next steps?

How to buy the perfect present

The receiver, rather than the giver, determines the true value of a gift

B team raises the business bar

Common or garden stock companies have been wealth generators for hundreds of years, allowing boards to expand their businesses by attracting wealthy investors who seek attractive and reliable returns. The system is entrenched because holding shares in reputable companies is comparatively safe for investors and provides attractive returns.

Clever ways to transfer your wealth... and live to see the results

Passing on the fruits of your labour before you pass away can be deeply rewarding, and an investment bond is an easy, tax-friendly and cost-effective way to make it happen

MARK CHAPMAN TAX TIP: Claim deductions on rental property

If you have a rental property in need of some care, you may be able to claim a tax deduction. Repairs are tax deductible in the year you incur the expense, provided the property earns rental income.

Want growth? Here's where to find it

Dividends alone don't cut it if you want your portfolio to power ahead over the next decades

This succession is important too

Privately owned businesses are collectively worth $1.437 trillion, yet more than eight out of 10 owners have no plans for who'll take over the reins

Beware the wedding 'red bomb'

The couple's happy occasion can be a financial strain for guests, but it's possible to be generous without being extravagant

Bigger, older, hotter and deeper in debt

Aussies have seen the future and we need to make changes now to tackle the scary bits

Catch the superwave

Investors can enjoy the ride as dozens of industries are transformed by technology over the next decade

BUY, KEEP OR SELL

Make the most of your property decisions

Clouds loom over the pyjama party

Funky sleepwear and stationery have been big winners for Solomon Lew, but tougher times may lie ahead

Doomers caught out by sharemarket rebound

Professional fund managers underperformed, but investors who stayed the course have reaped the rewards anyway

Budgeting is a breeze

In today's digital banking world, the right financial app could save you time and money

A people person changes the rules of war

There is a hint of pride in Oleg Vornik’s voice when he confides that, about six months ago, he was named on Russia’s sanctions list.

All quiet on the listings front

The initial public offering (IPO) market in Australia has experienced its quietest six months in years, with just 14 new listings between January and June compared with 59 in the same period in 2022.

Clearance rates high as housing recovers

For the first time since 2021, auction clearance rates have held above 70% for the second consecutive month across the combined capitals (71.1%) and above 60% across the combined regions (60.5%), according to Domain’s July auction report.

Comfort food for turbulent times

No business is totally bulletproof, but people still have to eat during a sharemarket rout

3 ways to beat the cash crunch

Times are tough and money is tight, but there are ways to keep investing that can be easy on your budget