Family

Having a baby

Having a baby

Have a money conversation with your partner

Relationships & Money

Relationships & Money

Here are some tips on managing finances with your partner

Tips for making an effective Will

Tips for making an effective Will

While you can leave your estate to pretty much anyone you like, you do need to be careful. Challenges against a Will often occur when people feel they haven’t been provided for fairly.

Understanding different types of retirement pensions

Understanding different types of retirement pensions

Currently, to be eligible for a full or part Age Pension, you must satisfy an income test and an assets test, as well as other requirements.

Superannuation and separation: Who keeps the money?

Superannuation and separation: Who keeps the money?

Another thing to note is even if one of you hasn’t contributed to super for many years, that person could still be entitled to a percentage of the other’s super.

How to fund a child's education

How to fund a child's education

Accumulating funds in a child’s name is generally not suitable as the unearned income of a minor is taxed at the top marginal tax rate.

SMSFs and your retirement horizon

SMSFs and your retirement horizon

Here we look at what to consider when deciding on the right mix of investments for your SMSF as you countdown the years to retirement.

Is it better to buy an investment property or home first?

Is it better to buy an investment property or home first?

Its worth knowing some more about both options to ensure you’re making a well informed decision.

5 tips for a stress-free converstaion about your will

5 tips for a stress-free converstaion about your will

But no matter how stressful that conversation is, not talking about what’s in your Will could cause confusion, bitterness, far bigger family feuds and even legal battles after you’re gone.

Property market chart pack July 2018 -CoreLogic

Property market chart pack July 2018 -CoreLogic

Sydney dwelling values have fallen by -0.9% over the second quarter of 2018 and they are -4.5% lower over the past year. Dwelling values across Sydney are now -4.8% lower than their July 2017 peak.