Money Magazine

Money magazine is Australia’s longest-running, highest-selling and most-read personal finance magazine. Money magazine provides credible, independent, easy-to-understand financial advice to help its readers save money and make the most of their investments.

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Groundhog day? • Knowing the risks is meaningless unless we act on them.

Betting site rocked by insider trading scandals

Facing a capital gains tax bill? A charity donation could be the answer

When timing is everything

THIS MONTH NEWS AND VIEWS

How often do you check your super balance?

Power bill fights on the rise

Young tradies miss out on super as payday shake-up nears

Homeowners cash in profits

Banks lift fixed mortgage and term deposit rates

Humanoid robots get an ETF

Investors dump tech for ASX stalwarts

OpenAI's invitation to investors

BUY HOLD SELL WESFARMERS

Then along came Koh

Q&A

Destination: Khajuraho in Madhya Pradesh, India • Step into this medieval town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its magnificent temples and intricately carved sensual sculptures.

Wine

Indulge

SMART TECH • The Cyber Security (Security Standards for Smart Device) Rules 2025 are officially here. That means smart tech devices* including home automation, energy monitoring, smart audio and watches manufactured after March 4, 2026 must have:

‘Free’ classes may infect your phone

At 32, I am weighing up whether to buy a home, but can't decide where to buy or if now is a good time

Qwning a home makes sense, but let your life plans drive your decision

2026 Money Life Insurance Awards • Money's 2026 Life Insurance Awards bring you the best policies – from best-value data-based awards to leaders in innovation – for peace of mind in today's uncertain world.

BEST IN SHOW • Money has awarded the super fund and the underlying insurer for each product.

Solid as a rock • Trade unions are experiencing an uptick in membership, with young people leading the charge.

Protective measures

Notable achievements of the union movement in Australia

Am I saving too much?

Tax tip: trimming tax on investments • Vincent Stranges, head of product at Generation Life, explains why smart tax planning begins now.

Get out of town • Young adults are moving to more affordable, lower density regional areas.

Why move to regional areas?

Financial incentives to make the move

The illusion of control • Life is a dangerous mission, but why do we worry about the wrong things?

Hidden treasures in plain sight • Bob Morton is co-founder and chief executive of The Property Clearance Company, a firm that helps Australians downsize and manage deceased estates. An expert in spotting hidden value, he advises families on maximising returns from their possessions while maintaining dignity and harmony during life's transitions. Here he answers six key questions that will help anyone ready to downsize and wanting to keep an eye out for items of value.

Welcome to the wild west • Leave no stone unturned when buying into a strata development.

The case for cash • Why patience is a portfolio decision before it is a character trait.

Eye on the prize • New to the workforce? It's time to become acquainted with your super account.

Your super checklist

A day in the trading life • Did you know stock prices can change after the end of normal trading?

Good vibrations • A bull market framework for your financial plan.

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