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 Block auction shock: When to fire your real estate agent
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VetPay named and shamed in Choice Shonky Awards
2022 Shonky winner VetPay charges an annual interest rate of 18.4%, making it one of the most expensive credit products CHOICE has ever seen.
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The top concern facing new homebuyers
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The Aussies most likely to complain about their tax return
Each year millions of Australians lodge their annual tax return, but one group is most likely to lodge a formal complaint with the ATO.
Harvey Norman under fire for interest-free promotions
Money watchdog ASIC has launched legal action against retailer Harvey Norman and Latitude Finance Australia over the promotion of interest-free payment methods.
5% deposits for 10,000 regional first-home buyers
Kicking off this weekend, the Regional First Home Buyer Guarantee lets 10,000 Aussies buy property with as little as a 5% deposit and pay zero LMI.
The one bill Aussies won’t skip paying
There is one bill Aussies won't skip, borrowing power plunges 20%, and inflation figures to be updated monthly. Here are five things you may have missed this week.
