Money
Planning & budgeting
Croissants and egg freezing: What a consultant on $130,000 spends in a week
On Money Diaries this week, we meet a diarist with severe endometriosis and adenomyosis who spends $9796 on fertility treatments and finishes four books.
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Should we upgrade from an apartment to a house?
If life was purely about accumulating wealth before you die, then trading your apartment for a home would probably make sense. But there’s more to consider.
- by Paul Benson
Opinion
Executive pay
The hefty pay packets of CEOs is becoming harder and harder to justify
While it’s logical that a position such as CEO deserves higher pay than other roles, the disparity is getting harder to stomach.
- by Victoria Devine
Opinion
Financial literacy
Want to retire early? Consider these things first
Chasing the allure of FIRE – financial independence, retire early – could leave you worse off in the long run.
- by Paridhi Jain
How to politely say ‘no’ to plans you can’t afford
Have you found yourself saying “yes” to something a friend has suggested, even though you couldn’t really afford it? This one’s for you.
- by Caterina Hrysomallis
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Aged care
Unlicensed aged care advice could hinder your later retirement years
Families need advice they can trust on the often complicated fee structures of aged care homes.
- by John Collett
Broken phones and snacks: What a piano teacher on $40,000 spends in a week
On this week’s Money Diary, our diarist has recently dropped her phone and the touchscreen no longer works, so she makes do with a mouse and voice-to-text.
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I don’t want to be a landlord, so what do I do with my property proceeds?
Being a landlord can be a headache, but choosing where to invest the proceeds of your house sale can also be challenging.
- by Paul Benson
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Financial literacy
Making money is a team sport, so don’t do it alone
We’re taught in school to succeed as individuals, not in a group. Don’t make the same mistake when it comes to money.
- by Paridhi Jain
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Can I put money into my child’s super account?
It’s possible to make a non-concessional superannuation contribution into another person’s super account – but there are notable downsides.
- by Noel Whittaker
Long-awaited investor compensation scheme gets under way
A compensation scheme offering up to $150,000 to consumers who have experienced misconduct is now operating.
- by John Collett