Money Magazine Australia - 1 Jul 2025
SPARE BOOM BOOM
POWER BILLS
FINANCIAL ACTIVISM A NEW TOOL FOR CHANGE HOW TO SUPPORT NOT SPOIL THE KIDS HOT CAKE WHAT HAPPENS WHEN A BUSINESS GOES VIRAL
BEST BANKS AND LENDERS?
UNDER PRESSURE
The activists targeting the Kyle & Jackie O breakfast show
When a cake shop goes viral
The spare-room solution to the housing crisis
Book extract: Make peace with your finances in seven steps
Outlook: Ivan Colhoun on tariffs and Australia’s self-sufficiency
Is financial activitism a new form of boycotting?
Financial activism: Using the dollar to push for change
Financial planning: Help the kids without spoiling them
Family money: Financial relief for Millennials and Gen Z
How to read your energy bill to save money
What happens when a familyowned cake shop goes viral
Paul’s Verdict: Should I buy into a food franchise?
Energy bills: Read between the lines and save money
Interview: Du Plessy Pralin & Otello
Ask Paul: What’s the best way to draw down super?
The banking, insurance and investment stars of 2025
What’s happening to ESG?
Support, don’t spoil the kids
Our contributors
Smart spending
News & views
Editor’s letter
Your say
In brief
Will ESG in Australia survive the Trump era?
Can we afford a drop in prices?
THE TALE OF PRO MEDICUS
Real estate: Tackling housing affordability one policy at a time
Hot seat: Dave Butler, from basketball to passive investing
Best in breed: Scott Phillips shouts out Cochlear
Managed funds: Australian equities are a safe haven
Intelligent investor: Pro Medicus’ strong comeback
Marcus Padley: Lessons from a used-car salesman
Data tables: managed funds and superannuation
ESG: The good, the bad and the ugly
Super: Closing the superannuation gaps
Privacy notice
EDITOR'S NOTE
WIN A FREE SUBSCRIPTION Tell us what you like about Money, or let us know when we get it wrong. Share how the magazine has helped you, stories you’d like to see, and what you’re facing on your own personal finance journey. If your letter is chosen as our
WE'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU
Money is giving away five copies of How to Retire on $3000 a Week by Bryce Holdaway and Ben Kingsley.
WANT MORE MONEY?
Win one of five copies of AI Human Fusion, by Leanne Shelton.
A 12-month subscription to Money for featuring in Paul’s Verdict.
Counting his losses Marriage rules
Letter of the month Sticking to the facts
In for the long haul
Sleeping soundly
Tickled pink
Correction
“Name an app or bill innovation that’s changed your life.’’
In the middle of a chain reaction
Putting the AI in online retail
New definition of the ‘Aussie battler’
Take advantage of unused super cap amounts
SNAPSHOT
BOOK OF THE MONTH
NEWS BITES
PODCAST OF THE MONTH
Loyal to a fault?
Caught out by overconfidence
Housing target not on track
AMP launches 10-year interest-only home loan
MORE PROPERTY STORIES ON
Profiting from war
Super’s $100k retirement boost
MORE INVESTING STORIES ON
Big bank hits $300 billion milestone
HOLD Brickworks Limited (BKW)
MORE SHARES STORIES ON
Hot cake sensation
Paul Adam
Make sure your investments pass the ‘sleep at night’ test
Need Paul’s help?
Stick to the level of risk you’re comfortable with
There are plenty of options with good returns
Forget market timing and stick to the tried and tested
A compromise is the best way to keep everyone happy
Destination The Coromandel, NZ
Culinary heritage
Wine
SMART TECH
Telstra’s new feature warns users about suspicious callers
HAVE A QUESTION?
I can’t decide, should I invest in property or a franchise?
Investing in a franchise can reap rewards, but do careful research
Spare ROOM revolution
4 ways to turn space into income
4 ways to turn space into income
The show NOT must go on
Power games
How to take control
Power games
Things are looking up for young Aussies
Things are looking up for young Aussies
What’s the best way to help our kids financially – without spoiling them?
Reach financial peace
Read on...
Reach financial peace
We have five copies to give away
HOW WE CHOSE THE BEST
Commonsense prevails ▶ Stay tuned. Next month Money compares customer service, scam protection and innovation at Australia's most popular banks for everyday transactions.
BANK OF THE YEAR
CUSTOMER-OWNED INSTITUTION OF THE YEAR
INVESTMENT PROPERTY LENDER OF THE YEAR
INVESTMENT BOND PROVIDER OF THE YEAR
LONGEVITY COVER PROVIDER OF THE YEAR
BANK OF THE YEAR – CUSTOMER SERVICE
BANK OF THE YEAR – YOUNG PEOPLE
CREDIT CARD ISSUER OF THE YEAR
NON-BANK LENDER OF THE YEAR
BANK OF THE YEAR – RETIREES
BANK OF THE YEAR – PRODUCT
MARGIN LENDER OF THE YEAR
MONEY MINDER OF THE YEAR
BUSINESS BANK OF THE YEAR
BANK OF THE YEAR – SAVERS
BANK OF THE YEAR – DIGITAL
HOME LENDER OF THE YEAR
INSURER OF THE YEAR
BANK OF THE YEAR
TOP PRODUCTS
WHY THEY WON
BANK OF THE YEAR – DIGITAL
TOP PRODUCT
WHY THEY WON
CUSTOMER-OWNED INSTITUTION OF THE YEAR
TOP PRODUCTS
WHY THEY WON
BANK OF THE YEAR – YOUNG PEOPLE
WHY THEY WON
TOP PRODUCT
BANK OF THE YEAR – RETIREES
TOP PRODUCT
WHY THEY WON
BANK OF THE YEAR – SAVERS
TOP PRODUCT
WHY THEY WON
BANK OF THE YEAR – PRODUCT
WHY THEY WON
TOP PRODUCT
Newcastle Permanent
TOP PRODUCT
WHY THEY WON
TOP PRODUCTS
WHY THEY WON
Commonwealth Bank
TOP PRODUCT
WHY THEY WON
Commonwealth Bank
TOP PRODUCT
WHY THEY WON
Macquarie Bank
WHY THEY WON
TOP PRODUCT
Macquarie Bank
TOP PRODUCT
WHY THEY WON
Macquarie Bank
TOP PRODUCT
WHY THEY WON
Budget Direct
WHY THEY WON
TOP PRODUCTS
Challenger
WHY THEY WON
TOP PRODUCTS
NAB
WHY THEY WON
TOP PRODUCTS
Generation Life
WHY THEY WON
TOP PRODUCTS
Dropping the T-word
Dropping the T-word
What’s happening to ESG?
What’s happening to ESG?
Much more to ESG
Mind the gap
HOW IT WORKS
Mind the gap
Good vibrations 3 FUNDS TO WATCH
Good vibrations 3 FUNDS TO WATCH
Pendal Focus Australian Share Fund
Ausbil Australian Active Equity Fund
Allan Gray Australian Equity Fund
Pro Medicus and the $1000 fantasy
Pro Medicus and the $1000 fantasy
Sound of the future
Foolish takeaway
“I thought I understood investing, but the market had other ideas.”
WHAT THEY MEAN
WHAT THEY MEAN
Steer clear of the herd
at PressDisplay
Newspapers from Australia
Newspapers in English