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.

EDITOR’S NOTE

LETTER OF THE MONTH

“What is your best (or worst) online shopping experience?”

Money Magazine

Colourful language • Inflation forecast? Cloudy with a chance of meatballs.

Silver’s big day out

Australians holding onto their jobs because of uncertainty

Do you need to be prepared for Division 296?

NEWS & VIEWS

Retirement confidence is wobbling

Would you trust an AI agent to buy for you?

School surcharge hits home prices

Climate concerns for homeowners

The rise and fall of gold in January

Investors prioritise cashflow over retirement

Aussie investors buy through volatility

HOLD AMAZON.COM (AMZN) • The Intelligent Investor Graham Witcomb

For the love of economics

ASK PAUL

Destination Ubud, Bali • Most Australians think they know Bali, and Ubud in particular. But step past the rice terraces and fire dances and you’ll find a softer rhythm to the town.

We are enjoying van life right now, but would love some advice about how to set ourselves up for retirement

Your plans and your resources seem to match up so go for it

The sweet spot • How to curate your super balance to receive the maximum age pension payment.

Common pitfalls that cause delays when applying for the age pension

Sweet spot basics

How much do you need?

When the right advice pays off

From sweet spot to sweet zone

The big shift • Are online marketplaces driving the enshittification of shopping?

The price is right • University degrees versus trades - which will get you more bang for your buck?

Heart of the matter • Ten money issues to sort out before you move in with your partner.

How do I know if I am financially on track this year?

The emotional side of wealth transfer • Felipe Araujo, chief executive of Generation Life, explains why passing on wealth can be an emotional journey - plus ways to reduce the stress.

The debt knell • What you need to know when debt comes knocking.

The eBike shop almost cost the family home

Note to future self • The secret to why we are so bad at planning for tomorrow.

Double down on discounts • The 2026 government schemes helping you slash energy bills and future-proof your biggest asset.

A place called home • Your house is more than just a roof over your head.

HEAS: A helping hand

How to choose investments that fit your life • Find the balance between diversification and concentration.

A little help from our funds • Put this on your radar when choosing a super fund: easy-to-access affordable advice.

Wild is the wind • Four things worth keeping an eye on in 2026.

3 FUNDS TO WATCH

Going for gold • Is the precious metal’s sizzle set to fizzle out fast?

Minerals meteoric rise • Resources roundup - a new world order?

Leader of the pack • A simple strategy and solid execution earn this long-established super retailer this month’s crown.

“I’m not planning to wait until retirement to travel or to build my dream home.”

SUPER FUNDS

Useful numbers and websites