Do I leave my current job to go it alone?

If you go about it the right way, everyone – including your old boss – will be happy

BREAK NEW GROUND AND RESTART YOUR FINANCES

When your day-to-day finances are in turmoil, it’s time to make a new game plan from scratch

Aim for the next level

International Women’s Day is on March 8. To mark the occasion, we put women’s super in the spotlight

Hit The Restart Button To Save Thousands Of Dollars

Easier access to personal banking and mortgage data will help more people choose the products that best suit their needs

High Flyer

Steven Hui Travel expert and co-founder of frequent flyer booking service iFLYflat. Age 43; married; lives in Sydney’s Chatswood; family migrated from China. First experience at saving was a school Dollarmites account. Bought shares thinking he could make more than cash in the bank, but says he wasn’t good at it. Reinvests in his business. Leisure is important: “I’m not earning as I used to, but I have a much better lifestyle.” He and wife Anna don’t have kids, and he doesn’t focus on building assets.

Guard Against ‘Cocaine Brain'

No one cares as much about your investments as you do, so it pays to be vigilant

Dud Funds Won't Get Away With It For Much Longer

The regulator is leading the charge in making sure super members are not ripped off by high fees and poor investment performance

5 Ethical Stocks To Own

You don’t have to abandon your social values when you invest: “good” stocks can provide strong returns too, without the guilt factor

Smash Your Debt

Each stage of our lives brings different financial pressures. But if you take control of your spending and you’re clear about your goals, you can make your money work for you and build a secure future.

Help Is At Hand

If you’re buying your first property, there are lots of products and schemes that ease the way, starting with that all-important deposit

Get A Slice Of The Action

Investors are pouring billions of dollars into ETFs that aim to beat their passive peers

Close The Gender Gap

There are simple ways for women to top up their savings to make sure they’re heading for a comfortable retirement

Bagging A Bargain

BNPL gives you instant gratification, but you still need to be careful to live within your means

New ‘Sheds' Deliver The Goods

Online shopping a windfall for investors in industrial assets such as warehouses.

Estate Planning: 10 Questions Answered

You can avoid any nasty family dramas if you carefully consider what should happen to your estate.

Interview - Founder And Owner Of WeTeachMe, Kym Huynh

Kym Huynh is the founder and owner of WeTeachMe, a booking site for workshops and classes – anything from dressmaking to pottery to baking sourdough. He realises, however, that he’s not needed there anymore.

In A More Caring World

Costs are forecast to increase, so it pays to know your way around the numbers.

Earn An Extra $7k P.A. - Ramp Up Your Income With A Side Hustle

Whether you need to top up your household budget or you’re saving for a big holiday, a part-time or casual job could be the answer. And for budding entrepreneurs it can be the pathway to an exciting new career or business. Here we explain how to make it happen, and our case studies share the secrets of their success.

No Secrets, Please

Frank discussions about finances are the key to a healthy relationship

On Another Level

High-rise living has growing appeal, but the lifestyle dream can become a nightmare if buyers don’t do their homework

Take The Money And Run

The surrender of the promising Trade Me business demonstrates the folly of a short-term view

Strength In Numbers

The influence of activist investors is on the rise

In Your Interest

I would love to know the hit rate for the stream of scams we all get by email.

Teacher's Best Friend

Martin Dougiamas is possibly Australia’s least-known big-time tech entrepreneur.

Turn $5k Into $50,000

An investment that grows tenfold sounds like the answer to our financial prayers. It’s tricky if you want to do it quickly and still sleep at night but it can be done if you plan carefully. Alternatively, you can take your time and play it safe. Or there’s a middle course. Our three experts examine strategies for three risk profiles: low, moderate and high.

Low Risk

With interest rates at record lows, there is a constant frustration among investors in the chase for greater returns.

Moderate Risk

I asked several people with limited financial knowledge how they would turn $5000 into $50,000.

High Risk

To create wealth, you need a dollar to make a dollar. $5000 is a small amount to start with. However, it’s a start. Here are some of the options that I would look at:

Mixed Emotions

Blended families have enough challenges, so get on top of the money issues as soon as possible

On The Active Front

Market volatility and growing investor interest in passive funds are just bumps on the road to success, writes Susan Hely