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.
What Queen Elizabeth’s death will mean for Australia’s money
Queen Elizabeth II has died after more than 70 years on the throne. What does her death mean for Australia's money, and when will King Charles III appear on our currency?
Buckle up for higher rates: Nine out of 10 predict rate hike for 2022
Nine out of 10 expect a rate rise, online shoppers save over $1300, and 2021 "as good as it gets". Here are five things you may have missed this week.
Most Aussies would skip a raise to work from home
Three in five Aussie workers say they would prefer job flexibility to a pay rise. Here are five things you may have missed this week.
A quarter of new home loans are high risk: What you’ve missed
One in five new mortgages are high risk, and Australia tops global property price growth. Here are five things you may have missed this week.
Aussies overspend to keep up with friends
US hikes interest rates, peer pressure drives 4 million into debt, new product promises 7% returns. Here are five things you may have missed this week.
East coast flood will attract scammers
Scammers set to target flood victims, and Boomer loans launch. Here are five things you may have missed this week.
Victorians cop nation’s highest stamp duty: What you’ve missed
1 in 30 women financially abused, wild weather drives over 48,000 insurance claims, and Victorians cop nation's highest stamp duty. Here are 5 things you may have missed this week.
Friends With Money #36: Women and wealth
When it comes to financial matters, are women left behind when it comes to income, superannuation, and confidence in investing?
Wages rise at fastest pace in 3 years: What you’ve missed this week.
Wages rise at fastest pace in 3 years, rental vacancies hit 16-year low, and $5 billion super rip-off continues. Here are five things you may have missed this week.
How to get the best deal when you refinance your mortgage
If you've had the same mortgage for a few years, it could be time to refinance. Here's how to make sure your new loan will actually save you money.
