Dominic Powell

Melbourne

Money and Careers Editor at The Age

Money and Careers Editor at Sydney Morning Herald

Money/careers editor at @theage/@smh. Now on Bluesky.

Articles

The simple banking switch that could save you time and money

6 days ago | smh.com.au | Dominic Powell

Real Money, a free weekly newsletter giving expert tips on how to save, invest and make the most of your money, is sent every Sunday. You’re reading an excerpt − sign up to get the whole newsletter in your inbox. As a general rule, I try to contain any evangelising about personal finance or superannuation to within this column (you lucky things).
The simple banking switch that could save you time and money

6 days ago | theage.com.au | Dominic Powell

Opinion June 1, 2025 — 5.00am, register or subscribe to save articles for later. Save articles for laterAdd articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Real Money, a free weekly newsletter giving expert tips on how to save, invest and make the most of your money, is sent every Sunday. You’re reading an excerpt − sign up to get the whole newsletter in your inbox.
Generation squeeze: Why Millennials should start preparing for retirement now

1 week ago | watoday.com.au | Dominic Powell

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Generation squeeze: Why Millennials should start preparing for retirement now

1 week ago | smh.com.au | Dominic Powell

Real Money, a free weekly newsletter giving expert tips on how to save, invest and make the most of your money, is sent every Sunday. You’re reading an excerpt − sign up to get the whole newsletter in your inbox. As a generation, Millennials cop a lot of flak. First from older generations – usually with some mumblings about avocado toast or work ethic – and recently from our younger Gen Z counterparts, who think we’re cringe or whatever.
Generation squeeze: Why Millennials should start preparing for retirement now

1 week ago | theage.com.au | Dominic Powell

Opinion May 25, 2025 — 5.00am, register or subscribe to save articles for later. Save articles for laterAdd articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Real Money, a free weekly newsletter giving expert tips on how to save, invest and make the most of your money, is sent every Sunday. You’re reading an excerpt − sign up to get the whole newsletter in your inbox. As a generation, Millennials cop a lot of flak.
The most common travel scams, and how to avoid them

2 weeks ago | theage.com.au | Dominic Powell

Opinion May 18, 2025 — 5.00am, register or subscribe to save articles for later. Save articles for laterAdd articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Real Money, a free weekly newsletter giving expert tips on how to save, invest and make the most of your money, is sent every Sunday. You’re reading an excerpt − sign up to get the whole newsletter in your inbox. The first time I ever travelled solo, I thought I was pretty switched on.
The most common travel scams, and how to avoid them

2 weeks ago | smh.com.au | Dominic Powell

Real Money, a free weekly newsletter giving expert tips on how to save, invest and make the most of your money, is sent every Sunday. You’re reading an excerpt − sign up to get the whole newsletter in your inbox. The first time I ever travelled solo, I thought I was pretty switched on.
The tax office is watching you: What the ATO will be targeting this year

3 weeks ago | smh.com.au | Dominic Powell

When we sit down to do our tax returns post-June, it’s easy to let your mind wander to the fantastical things you possibly could claim if you were bold enough, or worked in a different career. Just this week, the tax office revealed some of the boldest claims, including a $30,000 safari trip by a laundromat owner, and swimwear purchased by a sweaty truck driver who just wanted to go for a dip on the job. While those two are patently outrageous, some of the other claims are a little more opaque.
When retirement doesn’t mean giving up work

1 month ago | smh.com.au | Dominic Powell

Real Money, a free weekly newsletter giving expert tips on how to save, invest and make the most of your money, is sent every Sunday. You’re reading an excerpt − sign up to get the whole newsletter in your inbox. In eons past (the late 20th century), the word “retirement” had a sort of mythos around it, one associated with triumphantly handing in your four weeks’ notice and immediately booking a long relaxing holiday, never to think about your job or annoying colleagues again.
Thinking of repaying your HECS? Here’s how to do it

1 month ago | smh.com.au | Dominic Powell

Real Money, a free weekly newsletter giving expert tips on how to save, invest and make the most of your money, is sent every Sunday. You’re reading an excerpt − sign up to get the whole newsletter in your inbox. For those who went to university (and weren’t lucky enough to get the government to pay for it), HECS-HELP debt is something you tend to try not to think about, like a particularly unpleasant chore that you’re determined to put off until the very last moment.