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.
Tax cheats: Australians make a record number of tip-offs
1000 suspected tax dodgers dobbed in each week, Black Friday sales tactics to watch for and Menulog customers need to act fast. Here are five things you may have missed this week.
$17b shopping spree: Black Friday sales set to break records
Will you splurge or save this Black Friday? Plus: dodgy SMSF advice, CHOICE's Shonky winners, and why your chocolate bar might be missing... chocolate.
ACCC sues Microsoft for allegedly misleading 2.7 million Aussies
Has Microsoft ripped off 2.7 million Australians? Home co-buying surges 33%, and the annual cost of the work commute revealed. Here are five things you may have missed this week.
The true cost of home delivery
What home delivery is really costing you, Australia's worst suburbs for pests revealed, and gold prices just dived. Here are five things you may have missed this week.
CommBank won’t refund $270 million in excessive fees
Should big banks refund unfair fees to low-income Aussies? A CHOICE survey shows that nine in 10 say yes - but CommBank says no.
NSW to reclaim $70m from unused Opal card balances
Got an Opal card you haven't used in five years? The NSW government plans to claw back $70 million from unused Opal balances. Here's what you've missed.
When to expect your 20% HECS-HELP debt relief
Millions of Aussies will soon have their HECS-HELP debt scaled back by 20%. Here's when you can expect your balance to drop.
Who really wins from the expanded Home Guarantee Scheme?
The likely winners of the expanded 5% deposit Home Guarantee Scheme, the market rate for pocket money, and how supermarkets make it hard for shoppers to compare value. Here are five things you may have missed this week.
RACQ accused of misleading thousands of customers
RACQ alleged to have misled customers, Aussies see wealth soar $470 billion, and Bluey coins return in time for Christmas. Here are five things you may have missed this week.
The new way to fly with your pet in Australia
Virgin launches $149 pet flights, Kmart breaches privacy rules, and the older Aussies who refuse to hang up their work boots. Here are five things you may have missed this week.
