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The property market is looking to be on the decline going forward. Source: Getty.

Property

‘If you’re going to sell, sell now’: Covid-19 property impact a storm brewing

Some over-60s have no choice but to offload their family home as soon as they can, making the current uncertainty very worrying.

Written byRachael Rosel

Investment

‘Should I put any extra money into super or my investment house?’

‘Should I put any extra money into super or my investment house?’

If you're lucky enough to have extra cash after covering your expenses, putting it to work for you gives you extra bang for your buck.

Money ExpertJim Kilkenny

Which door would you head through when it comes to investing extra cash? Source: Getty.

Estate planning

Reseal of probate: A vital term to know for estates with far-flung assets

Reseal of probate: A vital term to know for estates with far-flung assets

There's a difference between grant of probate and reseal of problem. Do you know what it is?

Money ExpertRebecca Edwards

If you have assets all over the globe, then you should definitely know what a reseal of probate is. Source: Getty.

Money

Disgraced financial adviser jailed for stealing $1.8M from client super savings

Disgraced financial adviser jailed for stealing $1.8M from client super savings

The national regulator called the financial planner's four year investment scheme a "Ponzi scheme".

Written byRachael Rosel

The disgraced financial adviser has been sentenced to six years. Source: Getty.

Everyday money

Young Aussie workers getting poorer as the old get richer, report claims

Young Aussie workers getting poorer as the old get richer, report claims

The Productivity Commission said that younger workers have had a decline in wage growth while older Australians continue to increase.

Written byRachael Rosel

Young Aussies have been hit with the brunt of the economy according to a new report. Source: Getty.

Estate planning

‘Mum’s partner is attempting to cut me out of her estate. What can I do?’

‘Mum’s partner is attempting to cut me out of her estate. What can I do?’

With as much as $250,000 at stake, legal AND financial advice should be on the cards.

Money ExpertBrian Herd

Wills that deal with the same assets in different ways can sometimes be a recipe for disaster. Source: Getty.

Investment

Financial watchdog tells banks to resume dividend payments, but there’s a catch

Financial watchdog tells banks to resume dividend payments, but there’s a catch

The return of dividends comes after Apra instructed banks to either defer or reduce them back in April.

Written byRachael Rosel

Investor's are finally getting their glass filled by banks again, but it won't be the amount they're used to getting. Source: Getty.

Estate planning

11 mistakes to avoid when making your will

11 mistakes to avoid when making your will

Funeral expert Cale Donovan explains the common roadblocks that can arise when writing a will.

Written byCale Donovan

Before diving into will-making check this list to make sure you're on the right track. Source: Getty.

Aged care

New study reveals how much Aussies are willing to pay to avoid aged care

New study reveals how much Aussies are willing to pay to avoid aged care

Would you be happy to cough up almost $10,000 a year if it meant staying at home in old age? Apparently most Australians would.

Written byJessica Galley

It's commonly agreed that the aged care sector is inadequately funded, but would you be willing to part with your own cash to change that? Source: Getty.

Property

‘I’m selling my home. Do I put the proceeds into super or buy a rental house?’

‘I’m selling my home. Do I put the proceeds into super or buy a rental house?’

Money expert Jim Kilkenny has an unusual suggestion that could benefit the reader AND her daughter.

Money ExpertJim Kilkenny

Depending on your financial wellbeing, it might be better to unlock your funds as you get older by reinvesting in assets with more accessibility. Source: Getty.