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A beginner’s guide to philanthropy

Fewer low to middle-income Australians are donating to good causes meaning charities are increasingly reliant on high-net-worth individuals As the…

February 23, 2020 9:23 pm·

Gen Y guide to making money and doing good

The Millennial generation is erasing the traditional commerce-charity divide, reports Nigel Bowen. US Millennial Carrie Hammer runs an eponymous fashion…

March 11, 2017 11:19 pm·

Would you bank with Google, Amazon, Facebook or Apple?

‘GAFA’ and other neo-banks are shaking up Australia’s financial industry. But is neo-banking good for consumers? Neo-banking in Australia Soon,…

November 19, 2018 9:36 pm·

How big a deal is later-life debt?

Rising house prices means more of us dangerously rely on super to pay mortgages, writes Nigel Bowen. While previous generations…

November 10, 2017 5:20 am·

Lifelong renters need a plan

The big issue for those who don’t own a home is what happens later in life, writes Nigel Bowen. Most…

November 10, 2017 3:05 am·

Don’t let your boss take care of your independence

Many of us take the easy default path with our super, when we should be taking control like a boss.…

November 10, 2017 3:00 am·

Games to conquer your fear of shares

Throw yourself into the sharemarket risk-free and learn what it’s about. Australians are renowned for being real estate obsessed. What’s…

September 3, 2017 11:58 am·

Should I downsize to fund my retirement?

Financial advisers share with Nigel Bowen why downsizing isn’t right for all. One of the many things that doesn’t make…

September 3, 2017 11:53 am·

Party still going for property investors

Experts say it’s very unlikely property prices will calm down this year, writes Nigel Bowen. Key points In most states,…

January 24, 2017 11:59 am·

Don’t blow your pay rise

You’re likely to be earning more now than early in your career. So why are you living from payday to…

November 23, 2016 2:21 am·

Getting your festival on

Love the Australian music festival scene? So do we. However, when you start factoring in all the costs, the season…

November 23, 2016 1:32 am·

Get ready to buy your yacht

Rather than hoping just to get by, use your super now to make your dreams real, writes Nigel Bowen. “Lots…

November 23, 2016 1:23 am·