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Being focused on what you “should” do financially can leave you missing out on living a good life.

Opinion

Money psychology

Why the best money decisions don’t have to make financial sense

The point of life isn’t to make the most money. The point of money is to make the most of life.

by Paridhi Jain

Tramonto a New York sofa by Gaetano Pesce – Cassina, courtesy of Mobilia.

Analysis

Collectables

The ’70s and ’80s furniture back in fashion, and worth thousands

by Stephen Crafti

Existing borrowers are currently in pole position to negotiate discounts on their mortgages as lenders fight to keep customers.

Analysis

Interest rates

Why the time is ripe to ask for a discount on your mortgage

by John Collett

More borrowers are under mortgage stress with arrears rising, though most who seek assistance from their lender are getting back on their feet.

Analysis

Interest rates

Mortgage arrears set to increase even if rates stay on hold

by John Collett

Payments fraud losses have stabilised while losses to scams balloon.

Analysis

Payments

New digital ID methods could help stem scam losses

by John Collett

Ask an expert

I’ve been scammed by my broker, can I claim it as a tax loss?

When you fall victim to an investment scam, here’s what you can do.

Noel Whittaker

Money columnist

Can we sell and buy back inherited shares to save on tax?

Choosing when to sell inherited shares can be a crucial decision and can mean a big difference in the amount of tax you pay.

Paul Benson

Money contributor

I have a good job and savings, so why do I still worry about money?

The misconception many people have is that financial anxiety is purely a consequence of how much you have in your bank account.

Paridhi Jain

Money contributor

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Planning & budgeting

Being focused on what you “should” do financially can leave you missing out on living a good life.

Opinion

Money psychology

Why the best money decisions don’t have to make financial sense

by Paridhi Jain

On Money Diaries this week, a fashion designer and client advisor who makes $90,000 a year and spends some of her money on fancy croissants from Lune.

Consumer spending

Cheetos and a fancy croissant: What a fashion designer on $90,000 spends in a week

by Refinery29 Australia

Soaring interest rates and inflation are contributing to a cost of living crisis leaving young Australians feeling under the weather.

Analysis

Consumer spending

Young Australians feeling more hopeless amid cost of living crunch

by Georgia York

The misconception many people have is that financial anxiety is purely a consequence of how much you have in your bank account.

Opinion

Ask an expert

I have a good job and savings, so why do I still worry about money?

by Paridhi Jain

Investing

Tramonto a New York sofa by Gaetano Pesce – Cassina, courtesy of Mobilia.

Analysis

Collectables

The ’70s and ’80s furniture back in fashion, and worth thousands

by Stephen Crafti

When you fall victim to an investment scam, it’s possible to claim it as a loss for tax purposes.

Opinion

Ask an expert

I’ve been scammed by my broker, can I claim it as a tax loss?

by Noel Whittaker

I sold a chunk of shares last week and, in the process, I – embarrassingly – fell into a huge investor psychology trap.

Opinion

Investing

My laundry list of what you need to know before investing

by Victoria Devine

ASIC has levelled $140,000 of infringement notices across the industry for greenwashing.

Opinion

Ethical investing

Bait and switch: How ESG investors get duped

by Elizabeth Knight

Rentvesting is a strategy to pursue if you must, but it’s a bit of a last resort.

Opinion

Ask an expert

We’re struggling to buy our first home. Should we ‘rentvest’?

by Paul Benson

Younger Australians have never had to tussle with a potential recession, so it’s important to understand what it might mean for your money.

Opinion

Australian recession

Not if, but when: How to prepare for a recession as a first-time investor

by Wijith Wijeyasiri

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Borrowing & saving

Existing borrowers are currently in pole position to negotiate discounts on their mortgages as lenders fight to keep customers.

Analysis

Interest rates

Why the time is ripe to ask for a discount on your mortgage

by John Collett

Analysis

Interest rates

Mortgage arrears set to increase even if rates stay on hold

by John Collett

Analysis

Payments

New digital ID methods could help stem scam losses

by John Collett

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Aged care

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Can we sell and buy back inherited shares to save on tax?

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