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.

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Money Magazine

Tests raise the bar for funds • Superannuation gets a top score, but the results suggest active managers must try harder.

Barbers take a cut of the booming subscription business

It's vital to get your affairs in order before it's too late

How to determine assessable income

NEWS & VIEWS

Destination Greece • The birthplace of democracy is a study in contrasts, from the gritty streets of its capital Athens to the legendary beauty of islands such as Milos and Paros.

SMART TECH • Ready to indulge in some summer R&R? Check out these handy gadgets.

Cost of living eases to 18-month low

Families could save thousands on health cover

Perth houses sell like hotcakes

Residential market cracks $11 trillion

Turning trash into treasure

Prices seemed outrageous then but they were worth paying

Attitude to risk is the key to shares decision

How to pay off your mortgage by early 60s

Where should our teenage son invest his savings?

Developing financial skills is more valuable than the returns • Consider a high-interest savings account rather than volatile shares.

Bargains are top of the wishlist • Budgets are tight this year, but that won't stop savvy shoppers from spending close to $70 billion on gifts.

Five steps to get a great deal • In the festive season, consumers are pitted against the marketing machines of some of our biggest corporations, all trying to get us to part with our cash. Here are five ways to land a bargain without ending up in financial hot water.

Is duty free still worth it… • Or are we simply spending up big at the airport under the wrong assumption it's the cheapest place to buy alcohol, cosmetics and electronics?

Avoid the festive debt hangover • There's no need to break the budget trying to keep the kids occupied. Here are 15 ways to keep costs under control and still have fun.

Super merger benefits continue to accrue • As funds merge, members benefit as their retirement savings are managed in a more sustainable, streamlined way.

Stage set for an electric revolution • Australia's first community electrification trial has kicked off in NSW's Illawarra region, with the aim of achieving big savings and valuable insights.

When the price is (almost) right • There are new opportunities for first-time buyers at the more affordable end of the apartment market.

Why an adviser is well worth the cost • A professional planner can reduce financial stress and help you reach your goals.

Critical time for these minerals • As demand for electric vehicles slows, key materials face a mixed future.

Think you're in a low-fee fund? Think again • Try this quick quiz: How much are you paying in super fund fees each year? Not sure? No idea? You're not alone.

Fast food slows down • As ambitious plans at Domino's are scaled back, a change in leadership sets the stage for a strategy rethink.

Take an interest in dividends • Franking credits are the icing on the cake for sharemarket investors who rely on a regular income stream.

Ganging up to make a million • You can join a gang for protection, for comfort or for group-think. If you're trading shares, you probably belong to one already. Where do you fit in?

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