Ben Nash

It makes plenty of sense when the suburb you want to live in is expensive, but you can rent there for a fraction of the buying cost.

Having a million dollars in investments sounds like something reserved for people who earn huge salaries or got lucky with a start-up – but it’s not. How much you need to save and invest to get there is surprisingly small, if you give yourself enough runway.

Taking advantage of superannuation rules, choosing investments over a mortgage offset, and debt recycling can be the trifecta for a very solid retirement.

Taking advantage of superannuation rules, choosing investments over a mortgage offset, and debt recycling can be the trifecta for a very solid retirement.

Once you've got your number, you can work backwards to figure out if you're actually gonna hit it.

Most people on a decent income aren't making one big financial mistake . They're often making three or four smaller ones at the same time - and because each one feels minor on its own, they never price the total.

Some moves work harder this year than they will again, and some will disappear altogether, writes Ben Nash.

Young workers are being urged not to ignore their superannuation as the budget measures being rushed through today promise to make it harder for them to build wealth and financial independence going forward.

The shifts outlined in the budget will make it harder for younger people to build their investments and wealth, financial adviser Ben Nash writes.

The frustration from the higher taxes on assets handed down in the budget is real. And it's now more important than ever to use every rule to your advantage.