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The how and Y of getting it together

Debt has not stopped today's young adults from having financial aspirations - but few in this group know how to achieve them. more

Money's too tight to mention

The best way to fight the rising cost of living is to generate a larger income. Here's how you can do it. more

Calling it a day is now a work in progress

A generation of employees are showing they are not about to become retiring types. more

Westpac profits from a fine year

Super money puts bank on the road to record success. more

• Maldives break top of the list
• A rare stamp of approval
• Punt on future gains
• Share and shares alike
• An election collection: it's time
• Super help for the sick
• Myths are a load of bull

Profile: Rob Ferguson

He ran BT Australia but now this chief executive is funding lawsuits. more

• Profile: Liz Broderick
• Inflation is insidious
• Wealth of nations
• If the cap fits, you may as well wear it
• Keep your inheritance away from the tax man
• May you invest in peace
• Slow 'n' steady

Be aware, you're on the borderline

Part-timers have options with allocated pensions. more

• Get super cash now
• Working out what works for you

Don't ignore the upside of rate rises

We should be sending thank-you emails to the Reserve Bank for lifting interest rates. more

• Why buy when you can rent?

Pollies' spend-up a let-down

Tax cuts and other vote-winning stunts will only put further strain on the overheated economy. more

• Income heaven

Ask Noel

Would a couple's assets of $800,000 add so much deemed income that they would become ineligible for even a small part pension? more

Hot stock

Last week, shopping centre group Westfield provided the market with a quarterly update, painting an upbeat picture. more