Yesterday
How to access total and permanent disability benefits from super
Super funds typically offer income protection – or salary continuance – for temporary inability to work, and a lump sum benefit for permanent inability to work in any job.
Are we too old to get bridging finance?
Downsizers can use bridging finance as they transition into a new home, but be aware that these loans tend to come with very high rates of interest.
This Month
Near-death experience sways court to uphold $13.6m iPhone will
The NSW Court of Appeal found there was clear evidence that Colin Peek intended the comments in the Notes app on his iPhone to be his will.
Why staggering retirement could be a great financial move for couples
Couples who retire at different times can maximise their income while minimising the tax they need to pay by using these strategies.
5 common money problems between couples (and how to fix them)
Avoiding money conversations is a common – and dangerous – mistake. But there are things you can do to grease the wheels and get the conversation flowing more freely.
Why this mum bought her 11-year-old son a townhouse
“I’m glad I’ve done everything I can to help my son get into the housing market,” says money coach Marion Mays.
This 29-year-old is $2.85m in debt. And he’s OK with that
Millennial Vincent Ho has mortgages on six investment properties. It’s a high-debt strategy that requires diversification and cash flow management.
How can we ensure our daughters get equal inheritances?
Many parents struggle with the idea of fairness when children earn different incomes or are at different stages of life.
How my Ferrari fantasy was replaced by wanting to be a good dad
You think you want nice stuff, but what you really want is attention from the people you love, writes Morgan Housel.
Saving is hard. Here’s how to set goals (and stick to them)
The prospect of putting money away each week can seem hard, but this approach has helped achieve balance saving and spending.
How to survive the Christmas gift gauntlet
It’s time to break the shackles of generosity etiquette and tell people what you actually want.
4 ways to squeeze more into super in 2026
There’s still plenty of time to get your nest egg into shape this financial year. Here’s how.
Caring for two generations cost Han her corporate career
What started as a six-month break for this executive morphed into a multigenerational caregiving squeeze that upended her life.
How can we split our super to stay under the new $3m tax threshold?
If you have a partner with a lower superannuation balance, there are strategies that can help you sidestep Division 296 tax.
November
ATO warns family trusts to confess to past errors
Families with trusts have a year to declare errors dating back to last century if they want to avoid big interest bills. Tax experts say the ATO is at fault.
Getting richer usually makes you happier – until you hit 2 risk points
For millennia, storytellers, philosophers and economists have been fascinated by whether money buys happiness. But when does wealth become a burden?
Why this 27-year-old told her friends about a $250,000 inheritance
Financial windfalls are increasingly complicating relationships as the gulf between the haves and the have-nots grows.
Is a house or unit the best first property purchase?
It’s long been said that houses outperform units because land appreciates and buildings depreciate. That principle still holds true, but it’s not quite as simple as it sounds.
Nicole owns a stake in a $4m business – and it cost her nothing
With thousands of small businesses seeking new owners, and lending for small business acquisitions stalled, innovative solutions are helping would-be entrepreneurs buy in.
Expanded unfair contracts legal regime requires specialist insurance advice
The expansion of Australia’s unfair contracts regime means it’s more important than ever for businesses to call on expert insurance advice when entering into contracts with third parties.
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She’s inheriting everything. Who is advising her?
Younger women don’t want the same things from their financial advisers as their parents did.
5 ways the property market will shift if rates fall
Three of the big four banks predict at least one rate cut next year, which will trigger another surge in demand.
Hannah inherited $1.7m. This is what she did with it
Receiving a large inheritance requires a strategic “pause” to manage grief and avoid emotional spending.
What this Lamborghini can teach about money and happiness
Living well involves striking a balance between saving and spending.
‘Live within your means’ is still some of the best advice
At the core of any wealth strategy are a few simple, timeless principles and the unstoppable force of compound interest.