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The Age: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Melbourne's leading newspaper.

Warm up to change

ANTARCTICA  .** for  and  first use **   more Adelie penguins around Casey station, Antarctica.  Melbourne   news.   January 16 2008. The battle against global warming could be a boon to investors as new technologies and industries emerge. more

This saver sets winning goals

Australian Swimming Championships Final at Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre. Image shows retiring swimmer Matt Welsh with his bronze medal after the 50 metre backstroke final.   Saturday 29 March 2008. Matt Welsh is a former Olympic swimmer. more

All that glisters ...

Beijing isn't the only place where gold is the most coveted prize. more

INVESTMENT

PLANNING

BANKING

Why moving BSB isn't ABC

The most recent Australian credit card and MasterCard PayPass images from  MasterCard Worldwide.    15th April 2008 - pic supplied Switching your bank account ought to be as easy as changing your phone provider, say consumer groups. more

PROPERTY

Hit the bricks

Reverse mortgages. Equity ATM. seniors cash reverse mortgage elderly aged illo home security 
  Smart  illustration Don't rely on a reverse mortgage to fund your retirement. You might find it tougher than you anticipated. more

TAX

The taxman's targets

The strategy: to stay under the Tax Office's radar this year. more

Hot stock

The CBA is holding up well in tough times but its profitability is declining. more

Ask Noel

Noel toon
Michael Mucci illustration for Noel column,  13 August 2008 Noel Whittaker answers your curly finance questions. more

Money

SUPERANNUATION
Win for investors

Two Basis Capital hedge funds were recently ordered by the NSW Supreme court to repay $23 million to investors. more