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Once I start getting my super, can I never work again?
Cracking into your super has a few conditions, one of which is that you’re no longer working.
- by Noel Whittaker
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Financial literacy
Before they leave home, teach your kids these nine things about money
Teaching your kids to be financially savvy is one of the most critical life skills you can give them.
- by Nina Hendy
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Employment
As a business owner, I’m glad non-compete contracts are getting the boot
It may seem like a strange thing for a government to be prioritising in an election year. But when you break down the numbers, it quickly becomes clear why.
- by Victoria Devine
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Should I buy a house before I retire, or keep renting?
Calculating what will leave you better off between a mortgage and paying rent isn’t as easy as it may first seem.
- by Paul Benson
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I earn lots, but can’t stop comparing myself to others. What do I do?
Comparing your financial success to that of others is extremely common, but it’s worth asking yourself why you’re choosing to do so.
- by Paridhi Jain
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We have low super but four properties. How should we plan for retirement?
Though investment properties can provide healthy returns, in retirement, superannuation is the best source of income.
- by Paul Benson
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Aged care
The five major changes coming to aged care this year
Since 2014, aged care in Australia has undergone a radical transformation, and there’s more to come on July 1.
- by Rachel Lane
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We just inherited $200,000. Should we pay off the mortgage, invest, or both?
There are many potential things you could do with this inheritance, and a good argument could be made for each of them.
- by Paul Benson
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Gender equality
Women are exhausted and frustrated. They have every right to be
This week, don’t be surprised if the women in your life are exhausted, frustrated, underwhelmed – or a combination of all three.
- by Victoria Devine
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Financial literacy
The best (and worst) financial decisions I made in my 20s
There’s a lot of good that comes with getting older, but only if you set yourself up well when you’re young.
- by Paridhi Jain
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Loyalty programs
What happens to your frequent flyer points in a divorce?
It’s easier than ever to earn frequent flyer points, but they remain widely misunderstood, especially when divvying up assets or someone’s estate.
- by Adele Eliseo
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