Money Magazine

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EDITOR'S NOTE

LETTER OF THE MONTH

“What AI do you use and how does it help you?”

Money Magazine

The game is on for investors • The brave new world of portfolio construction has ETFs at the forefront.

NEWS & VIEWS

Schools would do better to embrace than ban AI

Claim your working from home deductions

NEWS & VIEWS

MY MONEY

Australia's battery boom

Boost for low-deposit buyers

PROPERTY

INVESTING

Tariffs prompt active shift

SHARES

HOLD Auckland Airport (AIA) • The Intelligent Investor Graham Witcomb

Green Iron Man

ASK PAUL

SMART SPENDING Destination Malta • The Mediterranean island of Malta may be small in size, but there is plenty to do. Here are some of the best (and cheapest) things to do and see.

Wine

Round and round

SMART SPENDING

Fake ACCC calls on the rise

We're in a good financial position but are not sure what our next step should be.

There's no point being the richest person in the graveyard.

Which banks do right by you? • There's more to banking than fees and interest rates. Australians increasingly want good customer service, enhanced scam protection, and innovative and convenient features. Here's a round-up so you can compare offerings.

WHAT MY CLIENTS ASKED ME THIS MONTH • Each month, financial planner and owner of Thriving Wealth, John Cachia, shares the top question from clients and his succinct answer.

Playing with fire • Ever wondered what's behind the sudden proliferation of tobacconists and cheap off-brand cigarettes?

The war on vapes

Giving up for good

Are investment bonds the new will? • As more families find themselves at loggerheads over disputed inheritances, investment bonds can offer a less contentious, more tailored solution for estate planning.

Three key pluses of investment bonds for estate planning

Friend or foe? • Certain jobs will survive and thrive in the age of AI… will yours be one of them?

Fact or fiction? • According to AI itself, the cons outweigh the pros when it comes to using it to manage your money.

Could cheap consumer goods from Chinese companies get hit by higher import duties in Australia?

Those oldtime blues • How to make sure you thrive, not simply survive, a later-in-life divorce.

The choice illusion • The micro decisions that cost us big.

Bright future of solar • Thinking of electrifying your home? Here's what you need to know.

Selling sunset • We inspect the property features that are fetching top dollar for Australian homeowners.

Neighbourhood watch • Planes, trains and automobiles, among other infrastructure, all have an impact on the price of property.

A slice of the crypto pie • Regulation is still evolving but there are strategies to help put crypto investments to work.

When crypto conviction pays off

Super on your mind • With 12% of your salary going into superannuation, it's worth keeping a close eye on your account.

All set for a comeback • Amid the unrest, the tide may be turning for European equities.

Eyes wide shut • No-one makes money paying 16% for a financial product.

Two-player games • Australia's large size and low population give supermarket giants the edge.

SECTOR DEFENSIVES One hundred years of value • Businesses that hold up better than...