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.

Doing your tax is also a good investment

Letter of the month

Money Magazine

"Where have you cut back your spending over the past few months?"

You can say it without flowers, too • There are simple, practical, inexpensive ways to show someone you care

NEWS&VIEWS

Small business is at a tipping point

Tenants need a fairer deal

NEWS&VIEWS

PODCAST OF THE MONTH

TAX TIP

MY MONEY

Wages set to rise - but by how much?

PROPERTY

Price of luxury is $25,000 a night

INVESTING

Sustainable ETFs gain in popularity

SHARES

BUY RPM GLOBAL (RUL) The Intelligent Investor Gaurav Sodhi

Dealmaker who takes it to the world

Fact file • Founding partner of venture capital group OneVentures, which funds start-up companies. Aged in her 50s. Lives on Sydney's lower north shore.

Generous gesture but you could be hit CGT and stamp duty • Chris bought a home for her daughter and now wants her to become the legal owner

Home ownership is an important goal • Pia has $540k in savings, but is unsure where to invest it

Cars are a necessary evil, so save your money • Lorral is considering a novated lease as part of her salary package

Brother died without a will, so how can we fulfil his wishes? • Sue and her siblings face a complicated legal issue

Little to gain in spreading super around • Dave wants to wind up his SMSF and switch into an industry fund

Alternative way to invest for the kids • Jessica is nervous about bond returns under the new manager

SMART SPENDING

Futureproof your home with an EV charger

Pretty things

WINE SPOTLIGHT

SMART SPENDING

Transcend Australia

YOUR QUESTION

You're killing it financially but think about your life goals • Perhaps you could go travelling overseas while you're still young

TAX TIME COUNTDOWN How to pay yourself a bonus • With the high cost of living, a juicy tax refund will be a welcome boost. So now is the perfect time to use our step-by-step guide to maximise your deductions and take advantage of other strategies to reduce your taxable income - legally, of course.

Super becomes a key deduction for a small business

ATO app reduces the paperwork

Four Rs to get your tax return right

Tips for prepping your portfolio

How capital gains tax is calculated

Watch out for the SG rip-off • Workers are missing out on billions of dollars of employer contributions, but there's a simple way to ensure they get their entitlements

How the problem could be fixed

It's your money: keep an eye on it

Car market's wild ride • Secondhand prices went crazy during the pandemic, but the market shows signs of cooling

When used is better than new

In search of greener pastures • The high cost of living is prompting many Aussie retirees to move offshore, but the simple life can become complicated without careful planning

How to win the credit game • Take full advantage of cards while avoiding expensive traps and pitfalls

Home sweet home for adult kids • Skyrocketing rents and high property prices prevent many young people from striking out on their own

How to devise an exit plan

Big question with a simple answer • If you're wondering how you can save more money, the golden rule will help make it happen

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