They work, rest and stay It's in everyone's interests to establish ground rules when adult children live at home, writes Lucinda Schmidt. Macquarie Group (MQG) Because of its past and arguably ongoing success, Macquarie Bank's profit announcements are always scrutinised closely. Mix up the pension pot With the global financial crisis driving the balances of retirees' account-based pensions lower, now is probably not the best time to be saying they should be investing with even more risk. Fair share for charities The strategy: To give shares to charity. Dissect your private cover Match your health insurance costs to your lifestyle risks. Anyone for memorabilia? Tennis is booming as a participant and spectator sport. Last year's Australian Open tournament drew a crowd of 584,476 through the gates of Melbourne Park over 13 days. Even more are expected at the grand slam event in January. Misery loves company With so much gloom around it's no wonder we're pessimistic. Index closes on critical support level Promising stocks may be bellwethers of recovery No rust on this stock BlueScope Steel still believes in China, writes David Potts. AXA North Protected Investment Guarantee Capital protection products can be an expensive alternative to getting a better handle on your super asset allocation. But AXA argues that in the current environment its product allows people to stay fully invested, rather than sidelined in cash. Go cold turkey on credit Three weeks ago I was pointing out the importance of our sharemarket bouncing off its October 10 lows of about 3720 points and explained that if it occurred, it would be an early indication of a bottom being formed. Home truth is banks must bite the bullet Not that I want to go on about it but until the banks bite the bullet on their dividends the sharemarket will be all over the shop. Jobs data a bright point Despite a general consensus that conditions are slowing - I won't mention the R word - it was nice to see a little bit of good news on the economic outlook about a week ago. Prenups not just for the Hollywood types The rich and famous need to protect their wealth - and so do you, writes David Potts. Amid the carnage, it's the smallest loser who wins Well, what does one say in a week in which the local stockmarket fell to a five-year low? A week in which only five stocks out of those picked by our share racers went up in value (three stayed the same and 51 fell)? Headlines archive This page lists articles appearing across all areas of the site. Browse across topics or go directly to one of our four main categories: Investments Banking Property Planning Cash is king as freeze hits The crisis has highlighted a structural imbalance with mortgage funds, writes Annette Sampson. A rocket-fuelled ride Incitec Pivot has fallen hard but remains sound, writes David Potts. Shareholder benefits dwindle Good returns are more important than giveaways, say investors and companies. Suburbia escapes mauling Defensive portfolios have helped many families keep the wolf from the door. Silver lining as voters flex muscles As surprising as it may seem, there have been a few benefits from the market meltdown, one of which is the growing influence of shareholders on company practices. It's a bloody overreaction CSL's share price deserves to be in healthier shape, writes David Potts. Retail stand-outs ripe for the picking Bitter fruit abounds but these five companies look tasty, writes Trevor Hoey. The truth behind the numbers The word from the top is we're going to avoid a recession after all. What's the point? The benefits of rewards programs can be modest at best. It's important for consumers to weigh up a mix of factors before signing on to a scheme that suits them. Can't buy me love Money can be the straw that breaks the back of an already rocky relationship. Banks yield to the inevitable Yet more proof the banks aren't quite the pillars of strength they insist came with National Australia Bank's $3 billion capital raising. Credit card rate cut is a break from the mould The banks have done something unusual in the past couple of weeks - cut their credit card interest rates. Customers bite back A new service is making it easier for account holders to walk out on their bank. 'Tis the season to be thrifty While some will spend the Government's bail-out, the cautious will put it away. ANZ MoneyManager With online banking fast becoming the must-have tool for account holders, it seems strange personal internet financial planning tools haven't taken off in the same way. ANZ is looking to make serious headway into this field but can it overcome consumer fears about security? Debtors deserve respect Banks should help customers with financial problems but instead are turning to debt collectors. More twists as crisis lands on our lawns The run on mortgage funds has brought the global credit crisis right into Australia's backyard. High rates don't always hold up Check the fine print before jumping into a savings special. Silver lining on horizon The market may have seen the worst of its falls. Watch out for bricks and mortar fire Government grants, falling rates and economic woes - there are a lot of pitfalls in the property game, writes David Potts. You call that a cut? Home-loan borrowers who shop around can be rewarded with even more interest rate relief. Fear is the deadly foe A rush on funds led to a freeze on redemptions but income and capital are secure. Painted into a corner by high mortgage fees Bank researcher Cannex has introduced a calculator to help consumers work out their exit costs. Stay the course, say planners Financial planner and the principal of Paramount Wealth Management, John Goldie, says the freeze on redemptions has not been as big an issue with his clients as the general market turmoil because the mortgage funds are still paying their distributions. Risk is part of the game If you enjoyed the good times, don't cry in the bad times. Pensioners hang on by a thread The strategy: To claim the age pension. Our missing moneybags 'Lost' superannuation is in the billions - and rising. American beauties When Barack Obama moves into the White House in January, chances are some of the rooms will still be furnished in the period of George Washington. Students shown how to get aLife An entrepreneur's simple idea is helping young people get motivated about their future careers, writes Kristie Lau. TOM HASTWELL had always seen himself as one face among the thousands of suits within Sydney's corporate jungle. He had no idea that a simple idea would help him stand out from the crowd. We've got meltdown fatigue Yes, coverage of the financial crisis has reached, well, crisis point. Short-sell laws have own danger This time next week the ban on short-selling on most stocks should be lifted. Why X and Y are the super generations Retirement may sound like a dream when you're young but early planning could put you on easy street, writes Helena Keers. An online service to set your sites on Julian Persaud A web presence for your product is just 20 minutes away, writes David Wilson. Child labours worth the pain Paid work encourages independence, writes Debra Cleveland. Saving for a rainy day Jaynie Seal is a weather presenter on Channel Nine. Room to improve Successful business owners are constantly refreshing their brand, writes Aviva Lowy. Mentor made all the difference List Redmond, Global Conduct Card crime jumps, so don't get caught Credit and debit card scams are on the rise but you can take steps to stay safe. Hot or cold but never just right A year ago Australia boasted a Goldilocks economy - not too hot and not too cold. When the porridge heats up it causes inflation and when it's cold it heralds recession. For a time, the economy was just right. Points of contention Qantas's new frequent-flyer plan offers more choice but some remain unconvinced. top Advertise with us | Contact us | Site map | About us Privacy Policy | Conditions of Use | Membership Agreement Copyright © 2008. Any unauthorised use or copying prohibited.

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