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Young & Invested: Should you rent-vest?
Personal Finance
Young & Invested: Should you rent-vest?
First home buyer diving into the market? Explore this rising home ownership trend. 
Simonelle Mody | 11 March 2025
Young & Invested: Should you invest in shares or save for a house deposit?
Personal Finance
Young & Invested: Should you invest in shares or save for a house deposit?
With pressure on young people to enter the property market at sky-high prices, I explore whether they should invest in the sharemarket instead.
Simonelle Mody | 04 March 2025
Young & Invested: Can millennials afford to buy a house in Australia?
Personal Finance
Young & Invested: Can millennials afford to buy a house in Australia?
Is there any hope for younger people in our housing crisis?
Simonelle Mody | 26 February 2025
Young & Invested: Is University still worth it?
Personal Finance
Young & Invested: Is University still worth it?
Weighing in on the argument for higher education amidst rising costs. 
Simonelle Mody | 26 February 2025
Young & Invested: Can millennials afford to have children?
Personal Finance
Young & Invested: Can millennials afford to have children?
The cost of living crisis raises an important question about the future of Australia. 
Simonelle Mody | 26 February 2025
How to deal with financial stress
Personal Finance
How to deal with financial stress
More high-income earners are now also experiencing financial stress. We go through practical ways to reduce it
Shani Jayamanne | 14 October 2024
Financial pathways to buying a home require planning
Personal Finance
Financial pathways to buying a home require planning
In the six months of my battle with brain cancer, one part of financial markets has fascinated me, and it’s probably not what you think. What's led...
Graham Hand | 22 May 2024
US inflation hit another record in June but this is the peak: Morningstar
Markets
US inflation hit another record in June but this is the peak: Morningstar
While inflation hit a 41-year high in June, falling food and energy costs should ease the pain in July.
Lauren Solberg | 14 July 2022
Why you’re paying more for petrol (and it’s not just Russia)
Personal Finance
Why you’re paying more for petrol (and it’s not just Russia)
The pandemic and war in Europe were shocks to an already creaking oil market.
Lewis Jackson | 22 April 2022
Why am I paying more for coffee?: Cost of living - Pt 1
Personal Finance
Why am I paying more for coffee?: Cost of living - Pt 1
We kick off a new series on rising prices for a series of staples and whether they're likely to increase.
Lewis Jackson | 12 April 2022