Why being an empty-nester is not my idea of fun
Opinion
Parenting

Why being an empty-nester is not my idea of fun

Yes,it brings greater freedom,a cleaner home and more time,but having all your children leave home does not necessarily mean new-found happiness. In fact,it’s overrated.

  • byChristopher Bantick

Latest

Perrottet will not use his centrepiece future fund policy for his children

Perrottet will not use his centrepiece future fund policy for his children

The NSW premier insists the fund would provide generational financial security,but says he would not draw on the scheme himself.

  • byLucy Cormack
Why school alone can’t fix our financial literacy problem
Opinion
Opinion

Why school alone can’t fix our financial literacy problem

Theory taught in school can quickly be undermined if those ‘money lessons’ are not reinforced or role-modelled at home.

  • byParidhi Jain
Kids’ financial literacy in focus as new school program kicks off

Kids’ financial literacy in focus as new school program kicks off

A new financial literacy program aimed at Australian schools is hoping to help kids make informed decisions amid a worrying decline in financial know-how.

  • byEmily Chantiri
Meet the WA families quitting the nine-to-five for life on the road

Meet the WA families quitting the nine-to-five for life on the road

More Perth parents are opting out of the rat race in favour of travelling around Australia indefinitely with their kids.

  • byRebecca Peppiatt
What’s the best way to invest money for my young kids?
Opinion
Investing

What’s the best way to invest money for my young kids?

If you want to invest money on behalf of your children,there are a number of options.

  • byGeorge Cochrane
Advertisement
On the hunt for a kids’ bank account? Here’s where the best rates are

On the hunt for a kids’ bank account? Here’s where the best rates are

My young children and I have been crying out for a real savings option. With rates up 2.75 per cent since May,it couldn’t be better timing.

  • byNicole Pedersen-McKinnon
Attempting to get collimated
Opinion
Column 8

Attempting to get collimated

Asking the important dollar coin questions.

‘A teeny bit of nostalgia’:Why Eddie Woo doesn’t mourn the demise of Dollarmites

‘A teeny bit of nostalgia’:Why Eddie Woo doesn’t mourn the demise of Dollarmites

NSW Education Minister Sarah Mitchell announced the end of school banking programs effective from the start of 2022.

  • byCaitlin Fitzsimmons
Buy now,and we will all pay later
Opinion
Parenting

Buy now,and we will all pay later

My philosophy with regards to my children’s money sense has always aimed to be one where they don’t get what they ask for,as soon as they want it.

  • byNicola Philp
How much pocket money should you pay your kids?
Opinion
Opinion

How much pocket money should you pay your kids?

The secret to your childrens’ future financial is to give them a savings mentality early in life.

  • byNicole Pedersen-McKinnon