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What are mutual wills, and why would I choose one?
Many couples want their wills to complement each other and ultimately protect their assets for any children from previous relationships.
- by Emma Blay
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I’m 67, in debt and with no super. How do I spend a $450,000 inheritance?
If you’re about to receive a hefty inheritance, think carefully about how you might spend it.
- by Noel Whittaker
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Loyalty programs
How to make the most of Qantas’ new points overhaul
With the points cost, when you redeem them for flights rising, how do you get the best value now?
- by Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
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Financial literacy
Being shamed for spending money won’t help you. Here’s what will
It seems patronising at best, and woefully ignorant at worst, to suggest that educated, grown adults don’t understand these basics.
- by Paridhi Jain
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Financial literacy
Bad with money? Try answering this ‘deeply personal’ question
Whenever I meet people for the first time they often have countless questions they want to ask me. But there’s one I always like to ask them in return.
- by Victoria Devine
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Hypothetically, what would happen if a pensioner won $1 million?
Should you win the lottery, I’d like to think that retaining your pension would be pretty low on your priority list.
- by Paul Benson
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Australian economy
What does Trump 2.0 mean for Australia? We asked 40 economists
The US president-elect’s 2024 campaign was arguably the most unconventional in the nation’s history, and his policies are likely to follow suit.
- by Graham Cooke
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Collectables
They may be cheaper, but shopping for furniture fakes can cost you
It might look like an original Eames or a Wegner, but in reality, it’s a cheaper, low-quality product.
- by Stephen Crafti
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Consumer rights
This sneaky tactic almost cost me $400. It’s time we do something about it
The digital age offers us many conveniences, but it’s also opened the door to new types of exploitation.
- by Noel Whittaker
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I’m in my 40s with $60,000 saved. What should I do with it?
With such a significant amount saved, you have numerous options, though some will yield better returns than others.
- by Paul Benson
Nine ways you can be richer by this time next year
As another year rolls around, it’s a good time to consider how small changes can make a big impact on your wealth this time next year.
- by Nina Hendy
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