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.

NEW YEAR, NEW YOU

POINT OF VIEW

Money Magazine

2024: will we be held over a barrel? • The expectation that inflation will fall depends on what happens in the Red Sea

NEWS & VIEWS

MY MONEY

PROPERTY

INVESTING

SHARES

The story of Step One undies

ASK PAUL Q & A

SMART SPENDING • If you only have a short time in NYC, it pays to have a plan. You can do a lot without spending a great deal of money, and you'll still come home on a high.

YOUR QUESTION

PAUL'S VERDICT

TOP 50 PROPERTY AND SHARE BUYS

Prices continue the strong run • No property booms in sight for 2024 but slow and steady growth in most cities and regional areas is forecast, according to Hotspotting's real estate analyst Terry Ryder.

HOW WE DID

TOP 50 LOCATIONS

Sail through the turbulence • With 2024 shaping up to be another volatile year, Jessica Amir, market strategist at Moomoo, gives us insight into the keys to prospering.

Take baby steps to help children save • A long-term, tax-effective investment can make a big difference to a young adult's finances

The shopping revolution • Technology and fragmentation are disrupting the way we buy groceries. But it's government intervention that may finally reduce prices. Given all the changes at the checkout, here's how to shop savvy this year.

An attitude of gratitude • Understanding your money behaviour will improve your financial freedom and feeling grateful is a fascinating – and financially rewarding – place to start

Spread the social love • Leveraging platforms such as TikTok, Instagram and Facebook in innovative ways can be game changing for a small business

Get a taste of the Snickers effect • In the face of turmoil and fear, focusing on certainties will bring peace of mind

No place like home • Government care packages are booming and private providers are entering the market in droves. Here's how to age in your home in 2024.

Land of milk and money • Despite the vagaries of the weather and prices, agricultural land has been a strong performer

Packaged dreams • House and land deals have come a long way, but there are traps to avoid before you get the keys to the door

Reality behind a ‘dream drug’ • Ozempic and similar weight-loss treatments have made a huge social and financial impact, but whether they live up to the hype remains to be seen

Dividend vs growth ETFs • Understand the difference between income and capital growth ETFs then see what's right for you

Clever countdown to retirement • There are some big questions to answer if you want to make the most of your precious savings

How to solve the ‘war puzzle’ • History indicates what might happen to markets in a US-China conflict

Mix & match for best results • Diversification across asset classes, companies and countries reduces risk and improves long-term performance

Woulda, shoulda, coulda • The new year gives this trader the chance to reflect on the things he wishes he had known

Buy into the event of a lifetime

Less than great expectations • In a challenging cyclical sector, quality and strong long-term results will support retail share price growth

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