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On a roll amid the uncertainty
What matters is how a company is positioned to perform in the future, not how it performed in the past
Kids, we need to talk
In this tap-and-go world, it’s more important than ever for children to learn how to value and manage money from an early age
Battling another global killer
Despite launching her global campaign against “Big Tobacco” a decade ago, Melbourne radiation oncologist Bronwyn King says she still works “every second of the day” to bring about the downfall of an industry that the World Health Organisation (WHO) says causes one death every six seconds.
Long Road To Recovery
Developing countries have suffered a huge setback, but opportunities will emerge from the economic chaos
Share Your Wealth
How to give your kids a financial leg-up
Battle Of The Giants
With companies like Facebook and Apple dominating our daily lives, they also deserve a considered place in our portfolios
Baby Steps For New Parents
$300,000 and counting … that’s how much it can cost to raise a couple of kids. But if you plan ahead you can ease the financial burden.
Why socks are a health hazard
With many people still stuck at home, a correctly set-up workstation is important for both safety and productivity
What it takes to be a winner
Stick to the basics – and keep it simple – when you start playing the sharemarket game
Power of paper profits
There was a time in our not too distant past before we collectively became bakers of sourdough bread when toilet paper was the most sought-after commodity in the nation. And as we write this story in late June, toilet paper sales are again on the rise.
Percentage game
Would-be first home buyers need not despair if they are struggling to raise a 20% deposit
Faith in founders
Well-managed companies are the holy grail of investments. Here’s a shortcut to searching for them
A new learning curve
The federal goverment’s tertiary fee shake-up may be good news for some and spell disappointment for others
Banks' Compassionate Response To Hardship Helps To Make Up For Past Sins
Payment deferrals, interest rate cuts and the suspension of penalties are among the measures introduced to ease customer stress
Secrets That End In Tears
Financial infidelity can ruin a relationship and a lifetime’s hard work
Hit The Refresh Button
It needn’t cost a fortune to transform your home. These expert tips highlight the cheap and cheerful projects that will do the job
Build A Robust Portfolio
A guiding principle should be that the potential for returns needs to outweigh the likelihood of losses
Think twice before jumping ship
Consider the expenses and responsibilities before moving your precious savings into a self-managed fund
Stand out from the crowd
With unemployment soaring, this checklist will boost your chances of finding a role
The magic of equity
The value of your present home can be tapped to help you climb further and faster up the property ladder
Escape from the city
Home could be a $100,000 cheapie for workers who are no longer tied to an office
BUILD ON THE DREAM
Covid-19 has battered our lives, but our love affair with real estate is likely to endure
A list to pin on the fridge
Volatility can be a great opportunity if you understand how to beat the herd
In The Eye Of The Storm
Fiona Davies Chief executive of the Australian Medical Association NSW. Age 45; shares four children with neurosurgeon husband Brian; lives in Sydney. Business graduate who feels queasy at the sight of blood. First job was assistant to an industrial relations commissioner during the 1990s. Always interested in cooking and maybe becoming a chef. Aware she had choices that women before her didn’t, she champions women around her. Has climbed Tasmania’s highest mountain, Ossa, and getting on top of her finances was a recent achievement.
Beat The Budget Blues
How to manage your cash flow during Covid-19
Ways To Ease The Pressure
Renters and landlords have new rights during Covid-19. Here’s what you need to know.
How To Keep The Lights On
Staying connected with your customers is more important than ever – and it can be done cheaply and effectively
Stake your claim
Every dollar counts, so make sure you are fully compensated for having to work from home
‘Sure things' for the future
Investors’ favourite Aussie blue-chip companies are having trouble living up to their name
Make the most of it
The sharemarket crash can provide valuable lessons on how to protect and grow our retirement savings