Car finance choices have narrowed but there are still still plenty of deals available. >>

Making money from taking risks is all about diversifying. >>

Insurance is an essential part of any overseas travel. >>

Substantial costs involved in running reward schemes passed onto cardholders. >>

A new account is available for first-home buyers. >>

Term deposits may offer an alternative to investing in shares. >>

If you have a family, life insurance's a must. >>

Usually, a picture tells a thousand words, but not in a company report. >>

Plan well and don't leave it all to luck. >>

And they're a good option for the self-employed. >>

Resist the urge to splurge and invest it. >>

Don't be alarmed if your nest egg goes backwards. >>

Without plenty of capital, it can be hard to achieve diversification as a direct investor. >>

Many financial products offer rewards to environmentally-friendly consumers. >>

Forget the credit card, go for a personal loan. >>

Used wisely, credit cards can be very useful. >>

Make plans now to boost your super for the future. >>

The tax man has you in his sights this year. >>

Basic steps to help ease the pressure at the pump. >>

As long as you're in it for the long haul. >>

Take care with tax-driven investment schemes. >>

Teach them good habits now, not later. >>

But be motivated by common sense. >>

Where the employment opportunities will come from in future. >>

You can't afford complacency when building a nest egg. >>

There is a way out, if you communicate >>

How to protect yourself from financial fraudsters. >>

Organise travel insurance long before you start packing a suitcase. >>

Many seniors are living on a very restricted income. >>

A good financial planner will make your money work harder. >>

Credit card rewards usually come with a cost. >>

Debt consolidation can work if you approach it properly. >>

Mere mention of the word “budget” makes many people wince. >>

Everyone should have an up-to-date will. >>

Buying property, especially a home to live in, can be an emotionally charged event. >>

You could buy basic health cover for less. >>

A few simple steps can help protect your cash. >>

The Lost Members Register is the equivalent of an animal shelter for retirement funds. >>

One of my favourite maxims is “save little, save often”. >>

The stats say one in three homebuyers ends up with a lemon. >>

Fraudulent emails pretending to be from the Tax Office have been doing the rounds. >>

The baby boomers are a driving force behind new trends in housing >>

Choose carefully or you could lose all your equity. >>

Take action early to get your debt under control. >>

Take a smart approach to festive spending. >>

Research group Cannex has released a star rating report for car insurance. >>

Over the next few weeks, thousands of young Australians will boost their wallets with part-time or casual jobs over the busy Christmas period. >>

How to ensure a decent return on your investment property. >>

There are good reasons why so little of our money finds its way into savings account. >>

The availability of discount online brokers has opened up the sharemarket, plus a smorgasbord of managed funds, to ordinary investors. >>

As far as the taxman is concerned, capital gains tax can apply whether you acquired the taxable asset by purchase, inheritance, construction or received it as a gift. >>

Finding affordable housing is becoming more of a challenge for first-home buyers and renters. >>

September 20 marks the introduction of key asset changes that could provide a better deal for many retirees. >>

Small business owners need to choose debt funding with care. >>

The outbreak of horse flu has shown how even the most unexpected events can occur, often with devastating consequences. >>

A head-turning online interest rate may not be such a lucrative deal once you look beyond the marketing hype and scrutinise the details. >>

The “sub-prime” mortgage woes occurring in the US provide valuable lessons for those of us here in Australia. >>

We can expect a few more sharemarket ups and downs between now and when the election results are finalised later in the year. >>

But buying a business is a major decision, and even if it's in an industry that appeals to you personally, it doesn't mean the venture will be a good investment. >>

When cash is tight, it can be tempting to unlock any savings held in your super. But in addition to cutting yourself short in retirement, tapping into your nest egg ... >>

A new report suggests the changes to super will have little impact for many Australians unless they take action now. >>

The weekend rounds of “open house” inspections are all too familiar for many first home buyers. However, the process of gaining mortgage approval tends to be less well understood. >>

With more than 400 personal loans to choose from, it's worth being picky. The wrong loan could deliver nasty surprises further down the road. >>

The start of the new financial year doesn't just mark the end of a mad scramble to rush through final tax deductions for the previous year. >>

Residential property can be a very tax-friendly investment, but when it comes to tax time, landlords need to mindful that the Tax Office is clamping down on property investment claims. >>

The recent wild storm and torrential rain that wreaked many parts of Sydney and the Newcastle region reaffirm the unpredictably of nature. >>

There's something about human nature that continually sees us tipping money into scams in the hope of earning over the top returns. >>

These days investors can be kind to the planet as well as their portfolio, with an expanding range of 'ethical' managed funds. >>

The latest figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) show the property market is currently enjoying positive returns nationwide, though the picture varies between states. >>

Recent reforms to the private health insurance system mean Australians can insure themselves for a broader range of treatments including disease prevention programs. >>

Investing can be fun as well as rewarding, and by getting together with a few mates in an informal investment club, you can share a few laughs and hopefully some ... >>

It's important for all adult Australians to have an up to date will, and in addition to considering whom you bequeath your assets to, it is worth giving careful thought ... >>

With just weeks remaining until 30 June, it's worth looking at ways to boost your nest egg ahead of radical changes to our super system. >>

The standard term of a mortgage may be 25 years, but relatively few of us hold the same home loan over this period. >>

The latest research from the Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) confirms that home affordability continues to remain difficult. >>

Valentines Day is just around the corner and no doubt florists and confectioners will be doing good business. >>

A new survey by the Mortgage Industry Association of Australia (MIAA) shows a growing number of home owners are refinancing their mortgage to gain benefits such as lower interest rates. >>