Real Estate

Hidden danger in first-home buyer schemes

First-home buyer schemes are pushing Australians without saving habits into mortgages, risking future stress and debt.

Centrelink rule to get age pension boost in growing retirement trend

"Most people will be keen on it once I explain how it works."

How Australian mortgages compare to the US, Japan and South Korea

With most Australian mortgages being variable loans and interest rates at a 15-year high, experts weigh in on different approaches to mortgages in other parts of the world.

How scammers get your phone number and what to do

12 things you should never, ever pass up at an op shop

You may not realise its value. The post 12 things you should never, ever pass up at an op shop appeared first on Home Beautiful.

Why I'd buy and hold these ASX passive income shares

These four businesses would be on my shortlist for income and long-term growth. The post Why I'd buy and hold these ASX passive income shares appeared first on The Motley Fool Australia.

China looks far less indebted than America until you count the debt hidden across its economy - over 300% of GDP

China appears to have a much smaller government debt problem than the United States, but the official numbers leave out huge amounts of borrowing. Local governments, state-owned companies and other government-linked entities have accumulated enormous liabilities, pushing the broader estimate above 300% of GDP. The video explains why China’s debt is so difficult to measure — and why the country’s massive government-owned assets change the equation.

Powerball soars to $100m next week

Next week’s Powerball jackpot has surged to $100 million after Thursday night’s draw failed to produce a Division 1 winner.

I've made £20k on Vinted, I know which brands make the most money and what doesn't sell

From sportswear like Nike and Adidas to quality retailers like Zara and M&S, Darryl Hannah Baker shares the brands that have helped her pull in thousands of pounds on Vinted.

A look inside the massive fortune of the richest YouTuber

Bobby Moore explores the staggering wealth and massive fortune accumulated by the world's richest YouTuber.

Here's the average Australian superannuation balance at 40. How does yours compare?

Here’s how much you should have stashed away. The post Here's the average Australian superannuation balance at 40. How does yours compare? appeared first on The Motley Fool Australia.

Naval Ravikant says it has never been easier to become wealthy but most people are playing the wrong game

Naval Ravikant explains why he believes there has never been a better time to create wealth, thanks to modern technology, leverage and the ability to scale products and services. He contrasts wealth creation, which can benefit multiple people simultaneously, with status competition, where one person's rise often comes at someone else's expense. His advice is to focus on creating genuine economic value rather than chasing recognition, followers or social prestige.

Secrets of a lotto worker: What I saw in the store as I sold Aussies the dream of instant riches

A former Lotto worker has revealed how her job gave a fascinating insight into human behaviour.

Discover my 3D laser side hustle numbers revealed

DIY expert April Wilkerson reveals the numbers behind her 3D laser side hustle.

If my wife or I were to go into care, could I take equity out of our home?

Centrelink recipients to see major change to Centrepay payment system in weeks

Centrepay is being removed as a payment option for a range of goods and services from next month.

They dumped everything here 80 years ago... now the river is giving it back

An old dumping ground dating back to the 1940s and 1950s is slowly being exposed along the riverbank, revealing decades of forgotten objects. Coins, marbles, bottles, military relics and even a silver dime emerge as the search moves through roughly 200 feet of washed-out ground. What once looked like ordinary trash now offers a fascinating glimpse into the people who lived here generations ago.

Why is the sum of numbers in a clock always 13🤔

Why is the sum of numbers in a clock always 13🤔!!

How the state pension could change – from means testing to retirement age

$200 million lottery jackpot shrinks to $70 million before the winner even starts spending

Winning a $200 million lottery jackpot sounds like instant freedom, but the video shows how quickly the problems can begin. In its example, taking the lump sum and accounting for taxes cuts the headline jackpot to around $70 million, while publicity can bring friends, relatives, strangers and opportunists asking for money. It also examines disturbing cases involving winners who were robbed, killed or targeted after suddenly becoming wealthy. As the lawyer warns, one of the biggest mistakes is telling too many people because “everybody wants a little piece of your money.”

I’m 80, my wife is 76 and we live on the state pension. Can we boost our income?

A reader planned on releasing equity from his home to have more money in retirement – but encountered stumbling blocks

Top financial planner’s warning every Australian family should hear

One of Australia’s leading financial planners has a direct warning for households struggling with mortgages, credit cards and rising living costs: ignoring your debt could be costing you far more than you realise. Financial planner Stuart Wilkinson - who is the Director of Sonder Advisory Group - says Australian families should stop thinking about ...

Nearly $5 million cash boost for Aussies in need amid cost of living crisis

Aimed at supporting those living through the “toughest times of their lives”.

Is this the most valuable coin in the world

Five ways to bring more fun into your life – even when times are tough

Making time for amusement is essential, not indulgent

Six things to do now if you want to retire early

Buy, hold, sell: BHP, Westpac, and Zip shares

I weigh up the outlook for three popular shares to see which ones I would buy today. The post Buy, hold, sell: BHP, Westpac, and Zip shares appeared first on The Motley Fool Australia.

The most profitable business you can run from a phone

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Woman tries to shut down a kid’s lemonade stand over a missing tax number then she gets thrown out of the hotel

A woman becomes furious when a child refuses to simply abandon his lemonade stand. She tells him she has the law on her side and tries to make the situation about permits and taxes, even though the boy is only trying to sell lemonade. Her behavior eventually costs her a place to stay for the night. Then a homeless man she looks down on gives her a perspective she never expected to hear.

How many BHP shares do I need to buy for $10,000 of passive income?

The mining giant is one of the Australian share market's biggest dividend payers. The post How many BHP shares do I need to buy for $10,000 of passive income? appeared first on The Motley Fool Australia.

Some Queensland businesses consider reverting to cash only

NFL kickers cash in big money deals

Record-breaking deals: Brandon Aubrey and Chris Boswell each signed four-year, $28 million contracts, pushing kicker pay to $7 million annually. Why pay is rising: Teams value accuracy, range, and clutch performance, with analytics showing elite kickers can swing multiple wins per season. Still behind other positions: Even at $7 million, kickers earn a fraction of top quarterbacks, but the gap within special teams roles is narrowing.

Ordinary people were leaving New Zealand - billionaires were moving in “There’s a reason why”

New Zealand faced an unusual contradiction: while many locals were leaving in search of higher incomes and greater opportunities, some of the world’s wealthiest people were increasingly interested in getting in. This video explores why the country’s geographic isolation, political stability, clean environment and distance from global trouble became unusually attractive to the super rich. For people wealthy enough to travel whenever they want, the isolation that can frustrate ordinary residents can become a feature rather than a drawback. New Zealand offers something increasingly valuable to the ultra-wealthy — “a very large ocean between you and everybody else’s problems.”

This electric car lost a massive amount of value - so we bought it used

Rapid depreciation has created some extraordinary opportunities in the used electric-car market, and this purchase demonstrates just how dramatic the difference can become. A vehicle that originally competed as an expensive premium EV can become considerably more affordable once the first owner absorbs the steepest part of its depreciation. That creates a very different value equation for used buyers who still get modern electric performance, technology and everyday usability. The purchase also raises an important question about whether buying certain luxury EVs new makes financial sense when used examples can lose value so quickly. In this case, depreciation transforms an expensive electric vehicle into what the presenters consider one of the strongest EV bargains available.

Homeownership is no longer a way to get rich

Why Tesla solar panels' price is a game-changer

Exploring Tesla solar panels game changing price. In Tesla’s Q2 earnings call Elon Musk dropped the little bombshell that Tesla's solar panels cost $1.49 per watt after incentives. I found that it can be even lower than that. This is a huge step forward for the price of solar power. Why?

I knew it made no money: After her divorce, Kate bought her dream shop thanks to arrogance

Three women used their financial independence to make a symbolic – but substantial – purchase.

Ratings agency S&P warns federal government and Reserve Bank are pulling in opposite directions in fight against inflation

Near-record high levels of government spending could threaten Australia’s fiscal health in the long run if the nation’s economic luck runs out, a major ratings agency has warned. Federal government payments hit 26.9 per cent of gross domestic product in the 2025-2026 financial year, which was the highest level in 40 years excluding COVID-19. S&P Gl...

Crazy Rich Asians is returning for a sequel – but there’s a twist

Crazy Rich Asians is returning for a long-awaited sequel – but there’s a twist - Several key cast members are returning for the new project

Investigation questions Solomons MPs' taxpayer-funded health care overseas

An ABC investigation raises questions about whether some Solomon Islands MPs and officials have received publicly funded care overseas worth thousands of Australian dollars when cheaper in-country treatment has been available.

The credit card strategy banks don't tell you about

The costly retirement planning error top financial advisers see people make constantly

Starting retirement planning too late could cost you millions. Here’s what Australia’s top financial experts say you’re doing wrong. ... Read More The post The costly retirement planning error top financial advisers see people make constantly appeared first on Stockhead.

The most expensive substance on Earth sells for $140 million per gram

The most expensive thing you can buy isn’t a palace, a metal or even a jewel. Rather, it is a powder that most of us have never heard of. Sure, some people are willing to fork out thousands for other kinds of powders – namely illegal drugs – but you won’t find this one being snorted in the toilets of a seedy nightclub. That’s not only because of it...

Here's how much retirement costs per year

It's much less than you might expect. The post Here's how much retirement costs per year appeared first on The Motley Fool Australia.

Economists to pore over jobs data, Reserve Bank minutes

Australia's labour market is expected to continue to soften, even though small businesses are hanging on to workers despite growing cost pressures.

Multi-millionaire businessman rates the luxuries really worth spending your money on

Eight-figure entrepreneur Gary Ashworth became super wealthy in his 30s. Now 67, he reveals why he sold his yacht - and the symbols of wealth that are worth buying.

How many CBA shares do I need to buy for $10,000 of passive income?

The banking giant is popular with income investors for a reasons. The post How many CBA shares do I need to buy for $10,000 of passive income? appeared first on The Motley Fool Australia.

One twin bought a $400,000 house. The other rented next door - 30 years later, the numbers were wild

Two identical twins make opposite housing choices: one buys a $400,000 home while the other rents the house next door. Over 30 years, their costs diverge dramatically as mortgage interest, repairs, rising rent, home appreciation, and investment returns all reshape the math. By the end, the homeowner has spent about $1.4 million while the renter has paid about $900,000, but those totals alone do not tell the full story. The comparison shows why the real cost of buying versus renting depends on far more than the monthly payment.

America’s former richest state has fallen all the way to the bottom

Mississippi is now widely portrayed as the poorest state economy in America, with the lowest GDP per capita and one of the highest poverty rates. But the state was once among the wealthiest in the United States, creating one of the most dramatic economic reversals in American history. Its dependence on agriculture, weak investment in infrastructure and education, slow industrialization and later exposure to globalization all helped push Mississippi behind other states. This video examines how Mississippi went from first to last and whether it can still turn its economy around.

I’m a property investment specialist – here are the common mistakes people make

Melissa Lewis has worked in the property industry for many years