Money Magazine

Money magazine is Australia’s longest-running, highest-selling and most-read personal finance magazine. Money magazine provides credible, independent, easy-to-understand financial advice to help its readers save money and make the most of their investments.

Lessons in life and money

Letter of the month

'What is the biggest money myth you grew up believing?'

Money Magazine

Weather the unpredictability • In meteorology and economics, forecasters have to keep their eye on the big forces.

NEWS&VIEWS

Why the gym should be tax deductible

Hearing voices: are they real?

Tax incentives for start-up investors

NEWS&VIEWS

MY MONEY

Credit card fraud ticks up

PROPERTY

National dwelling values keep rising

INVESTING

Global equities have stellar start to year

SHARES

BUY Sonic Healthcare (SHL) • The Intelligent Investor Graham Witcomb

The art of the real

ASK PAUL Think like an investor, not a punter, and let logic rule • Ruth is worried about locking in losses by rebalancing her super.

These are critical decisions, so you need expert help • Andrea has had a run of bad luck and fears for her future.

Saving 100% of your main wage is a great effort • Rachael’s young daughter is making the most of her money skills.

Super can supplement the age pension for years to come • Deb is salary sacrificing the maximum amount to maximise her income in retirement.

Take urgent action to save your music shop • Katarina’s business has been losing money and is deep in debt.

Destination On the road again • Epic autumnal drives that take you through some of Australia’s most spectacular scenery.

How to choose roadside assistance

Worthy of display

2021 Bremerton 'Selkirk' Shiraz $22

2022 Oakridge 'Willowlake Vineyard' Pinot Noir $48

SMART TECH • On our radar: three gadgets that make life easier

GIVE IT UP • Domestic violence charity helps families rebuild their lives

Should we sell our investment property and invest the money elsewhere?

Selling and buying is expensive, so check the numbers first • There is also plenty of time to top up your tax-friendly super account.

Think yourself RICH THE MINDSET YOU NEED TO PROSPER • Our fundamental beliefs and early experience of money can have a bigger impact on our financial wellbeing than our income. Read on to discover the psychological forces that are shaping your relationship with money.

6 signs of poor financial wellbeing

6 ways to improve your financial situation

Beware the psychological tricks that lure us into spending more

Investment decisions: 7 biases to avoid • Our brains rely on subconscious beliefs to make sense of complex information. Understanding our behavioural assumptions can help us make better investment decisions and reach our financial goals sooner.

Perfect match: 5 investor personas • Certain personalities are more suited to specific asset classes, according to behavioural economist Phil Slade. He explains how this can help you make better money decisions.

The trouble with finfluencers • The social media landscape is awash with amateur ‘financial advisers’. While some do a decent job, it’s an area fraught with danger for consumers.

CHECK IF A FINFLUENCER IS LEGITIMATE

With a little help from your tax friends • The ATO provides useful, free online advice… but you may need to call in an expert.

Inflation has fallen, what will happen to rates?

Health insurance: is it worth it? • Life is already tough for young singles, but it pays to carefully consider private cover, weighing up the costs and...