Money
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Opinion
Employment
Another great Australian dream goes by the wayside
We’re still a long, long way from enjoying the 15-hour working week predicted in the 1930s.
- by Victoria Devine
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Want to increase your home value? Try this
Spending a little extra now can pay off when selling your house.
- by Stephen Crafti
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I’ve just sold my farm. What’s the best way to park the money for a while?
First, don’t focus on unlikely disasters when making a decision.
- by Noel Whittaker
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I’m five years out from retirement. Is it worth paying for financial advice?
We all face the problem of “you don’t know what you don’t know”.
- by Paul Benson
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Why is my credit score bad when I am so good with money?
One factor may have killed your credit rating. Here’s what you can do.
- by Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
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Inflation
If inflation is under control, why does your budget feel so stretched?
The numbers are pointing to the rate of price rises sitting at where the Reserve Bank wants it, but that doesn’t mean we get to see the benefits straight away.
- by Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
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Can I transfer funds from my super account to my wife’s to reduce tax?
There’s a perfectly legal option for this that doesn’t require tax office approval.
- by Noel Whittaker
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Inheritance
The silent struggle facing many adult daughters
When it comes to family, disinheritance is never just about dollars.
- by Yvonne Aoll
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IVF
Having kids shouldn’t be a luxury. It’s time we cut the cost of IVF
Women shouldn’t be forced to choose between a secure retirement or having kids. Something needs to change.
- by Victoria Devine
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How do I tell my friends that finding a rich husband isn’t a financial plan?
It is difficult to be financially secure and independent as a single person. But entering a relationship with an expectation of financial dependency isn’t healthy.
- by Paul Benson
Opinion
Budgeting
Buying your first home? Here’s how to get the best deal
For first home buyers, negotiating with agents and navigating auctions can be stressful and unnerving.
- by Abdullah Nouh