Nicola Field is a seasoned personal finance writer with more than 25 years of experience helping Australians make smarter money decisions. A former Chartered Accountant, Nicola has contributed extensively to Money - both print and online - and writes for some of Australia's leading financial institutions. She is the author of Investing in Your Child's Future and Baby or Bust, and has collaborated with financial expert Paul Clitheroe on numerous projects, including books, newspaper columns, and radio scripts. Nicola's deep expertise in budgeting, investing, and family finance makes her a trusted voice in the industry.
The true cost of keeping up with the Joneses – or Kardashians
Keeping up with the Joneses costs Aussies more than $1300 a year. Here are five things you may have missed this week.
Cutting interest rates could push up house prices
Cutting rates could see home prices jump $15,300, shrinkflation crackdown, and the number of Aussie women investors has jumped at twice the rate of men.
ACCC sues Woolworths and Coles over fake discounts
Inflation falls below 3%, Woolies and Coles taken to court over allegations of dodgy discounts, and where to buy gold with your groceries.
Dupes might look like a bargain but are they really?
From cosmetics to curling irons, Oodies to tumblers, there are dozens of affordable imitations 'inspired' by luxury brands. But are these dupes fabulous or faddish?
Property sellers pocket a record profit of $285,000
Home sellers pocket record $285,000 profits, lost super tops $17.8 billion, and unruly airline passenger slugged with $8630 fuel bill. Here's what you've missed.
One in four teens scammed on social media
A quarter of Aussie teens are scammed on social media, online shoppers too slack to return dodgy purchases, and gold surges as US election draws nearer.
Can I set up a super fund for my kids?
It's possible to set up a super fund for your young children. The bigger question is, should you?
Anger brews as Gloria Jeans goes cashless
Gloria Jeans goes cashless, ASIC wins one for the battlers over rent-to-own appliances, and Star Entertainment Group is suspended from trading.
Why Aussies are spending less on Dad this Father’s Day
Haven't bought your dad a Father's Day present yet? Aussies are expected to spend 10% less on their dads than last year as the cost-of-living crisis bites.
How to improve your credit score
Want to keep your credit score healthy? The first step is to make all your loan repayments on time.
