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.
Where to invest whether you have $500 or $10,000
About 1.3 million Australians plan to invest over the year ahead. Does that sound like you? Here are some ideas on where to put your money.
Three mega-themes that spell opportunity for investors
The rise of AI, the road to decarbonisation and our ageing population: we reveal how you can cash in on these investing mega themes.
Qantas records jumbo profit but dividends remain grounded
Qantas records jumbo profit, Help to Buy to launch in 2024, and dog lovers fork out over $3000 a year. Here are five things you may have missed.
The early bird discount that lets you eat out and save
A new platform lets diners save 50%, and how Blockheads can budget for reno costs. Here are five things you may have missed this week.
ANZ moves to block mule accounts
ANZ is dialling up the battle against scams, and Aussies are ditching holiday plans to save. Here are five things you may have missed this week.
The new scam targeting vulnerable Aussies
A website promising to claw back money lost to scams is ripping off Aussies, and a billion-dollar lottery prize has gone unclaimed in the US. Here's what you've missed.
Tech and crypto ETFs top the charts
Technology and cryptocurrency-themed ETFs have performed particularly well over the past year. But there's a twist.
Five financial pitfalls of working a second job
The 9-5 grind? More like the 5-9 slog. More Australians are working a side hustle, but it may not be a road to riches.
When you need to lodge a tax return in retirement
Do you need to lodge a tax return in retirement? It all depends on how much you earn and where the money comes from.
How much your old Barbie could be worth
As Barbie hits Aussie cinemas this weekend, one boxed set of Ken and Barbie is bringing $145,000 on eBay.
