Lending your kids money? This could save you from going to court
Analysis
Inheritance

Lending your kids money? This could save you from going to court

Simply gifting your children or grandchildren their inheritance could pose major issues further down the line.

  • byJames Steel

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Why have I lost all motivation now that I’m wealthy?

Why have I lost all motivation now that I’m wealthy?

Once you pass the point of chasing money for security’s sake,the whole exercise can start to feel a bit pointless.

  • byParidhi Jain
I wanted to ask Dutton these nine questions. He never got back to me

I wanted to ask Dutton these nine questions. He never got back to me

Social media content and podcasts are a huge deal in this election. So why didn’t the opposition leader want to come on mine?

  • byVictoria Devine
My wife and I have separate finances. Can I get a higher pension?

My wife and I have separate finances. Can I get a higher pension?

Even if your finances are separated,you will still be treated as a couple for Centrelink purposes.

  • byPaul Benson
As an Australian living in the US,I’ll spend more than $50,000 to have a baby
Opinion
IVF

As an Australian living in the US,I’ll spend more than $50,000 to have a baby

Living in America presents wonderful opportunities,but the extreme cost of some medical procedures makes me miss Australia’s healthcare.

  • byAmanda Smith
A message to the major parties:Embrace reform or end up like the Romans

A message to the major parties:Embrace reform or end up like the Romans

The fall of the Roman Empire could have been avoided if they embraced real reform. It’s a message that rings true in our current timid political climate.

  • byWilliam Bennett
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Stop trying to force your finances. Do this instead

Stop trying to force your finances. Do this instead

Burying your head in the sand,or trying to force yourself to get better,won’t help you fix your financial woes.

  • byParidhi Jain
I want to switch super funds. Should I wait for markets to recover?

I want to switch super funds. Should I wait for markets to recover?

It can feel dangerous messing with your super while markets are volatile,but it’s unlikely to have a major impact on your returns.

  • byPaul Benson
The two life-changing words no one’s saying this election

The two life-changing words no one’s saying this election

Any official talk or action on money smarts has virtually disappeared,and it’s doing us – and our children – harm.

  • byNicole Pedersen-McKinnon
Can I access my super to pay for dental work?

Can I access my super to pay for dental work?

You can crack into your super for healthcare reasons,including dental work,but only under a very strict set of rules.

  • byNoel Whittaker
How can I buy my first home in this economy? Experts rank most popular methods

How can I buy my first home in this economy? Experts rank most popular methods

Will using your super help or harm you in the end? What if I can’t withdraw from the bank of mum and dad? We examine common strategies Millennials and Gen Z use to get into the market.

  • byBronte Gossling