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Hidden debts and secret bank accounts can be unwanted surprises during a divorce.

Steve’s marriage fell apart. Then he discovered a $25,000 debt

Hidden debts and secret bank accounts can be unwanted surprises during a divorce. Here’s how to protect yourself from financial infidelity.

  • Emily Chantiri

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Our society expects you to pay a privilege for being single.

Forget nepo babies, the new social privilege is being in a long-term relationship

When my friend was forced out of a cafe because she was on her own it became clear to me that we have gone too far in prioritising people in relationships.

  • Zoya Patel
Affordable date ideas mean couples on a budget can still find ways to connect.

Affordable date ideas for couples on a budget

Cost-of-living pressures have put fine dining off the menu for many, but a coffee date may not wow a potential new love. Here are some more imaginative options.

  • Cindy Yin
Your kids’ main money lessons – and modelling – will come from you, not school.

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.

  • Nina Hendy
Where’s the happy medium between Louis Vuitton and Kmart?

Bougie or budget: What’s become of Sydney’s missing middle?

The harbour city’s increasing inequality is conspicuous in many aspects of our lives. We can’t allow the middle class to be hollowed out.

  • Sarah Macdonald
It’s a busy time of year for divorce lawyers, as separating couples navigate the process.

The golden rules for getting a divorce

It’s a busy time of year for divorce lawyers as couples call it quits after the holidays. But there are ways of making it a less painful process for everyone.

  • Sara Mulcahy
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Locking yourself in to a strict budget can actually damage your ability to save money.

We earn $350k and have a detailed budget, so why can’t we save money?

Contrary to popular belief, your spending is not driven by a spreadsheet. It’s driven by you – your habits, behaviours, decisions, choices, and mindset.

  • Paridhi Jain
Australians continue to spend big on holidays despite cost of living pressures.

How to survive a group holiday as the token solo friend

It’s astronomically expensive to be single in Australia right now, and that especially rings true when it comes to travel.

  • Victoria Devine
Once you save a house deposit it can be tempting to rush out and buy, but it can pay to sit tight.

Secret stash: Millions of Aussies hide money from loved ones

An increasing number of Australians appear to be hiding bank accounts from their partner.

  • Nina Hendy
UniSuper CEO Peter Chun says super funds need to personalise data for retirees like Netflix does.

How do I give $200,000 to my grandkids while saving tax and keeping my pension?

When it comes to gifting money to your grandkids, you need to think carefully about tax implications – for both you and them.

  • Noel Whittaker

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