Money & relationships
Two homes and a baby: How politicians Josh Burns and Georgie Purcell manage the juggle
A new book on the “mental load” in relationships is giving couples a blueprint for deeper conversations about emotional labour.
- Jenna Price
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- Opinion
- Federal budget
My question to Jim Chalmers wasn’t ‘hard hitting’. Here’s why I asked it
When an invitation to return to the budget for a second year came up, I didn’t hesitate. Here’s what it was really like.
- Victoria Devine
- Opinion
- Opinion
A windfall changed my life this week. Many Gen Xers are not so lucky
There are millions of us, ordinary, work-our-whole-lives, one-modest-home people, staring at ceilings at 3am worrying about carrying mortgages into retirement.
- Kate Halfpenny
The best midlife investment you can make
Don't leave it too late - making small changes now can dramatically boost your health span, says Money columnist Bec Wilson.
- Opinion
- Gender pay gap
The conversation women can’t afford to avoid
It’s a curious thing. Australian women are more educated and active in the workforce than ever, yet we’re still reluctant to chat openly about our finances.
- Cherelle Murphy
- Opinion
- Money psychology
Why chasing a dollar figure won’t fix your money worries
Many people think there’s a dollar figure that will fix their financial anxiety. And while there is some truth to that, there’s a lot more that goes into the equation.
- Paridhi Jain
- Opinion
- Opinion
It may be awkward, but a prenup could save your relationship (and wallet)
If 2026 is shaping up as a landmark year for you, a binding financial agreement could be a good fit. Your future self might thank you.
- Will Stidston
- Opinion
- Marriage
Keeping money from your partner? Why you could be onto a good thing
It’s common practice for couples to have joint bank accounts, but it’s not the only way to manage your finances in a relationship. And it could make you more accountable.
- Rowan Pelling
- Opinion
- Planning & budgeting
Moving in together? Before you sign the lease, do these five things
Young couples are increasingly moving in together early in their relationship as a way to save money – and when I found out, my stomach lurched.
- Victoria Devine
‘The cheapest option’: Why Gen Z couples are moving in together sooner
Shared living and other cost-cutting measures are beginning to take a toll on relationships, as young couples come up with creative solutions.
- Nuria Olive