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Helpful advice on funerals and burial options for those working through difficult times (or planning ahead for their arrangements).

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The different types of dependents and its tax implications in superannuation

The different types of dependents and its tax implications in superannuation

Learn how these distinctions impact the taxation of super death benefits and strategies to optimise financial outcomes for beneficiaries.

Is it worth pre-paying my funeral? | Q&A with Willed

Funeral Planning

Is it worth pre-paying my funeral? | Q&A with Willed

Is it worth pre-paying my funeral? | Q&A with Willed

What's the difference between pre-arranged and pre-paid? Which will ultimately cost less? And is funeral insurance actually worth it?

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Avoid costly mistakes: How missteps with superannuation forms can impact your estate and taxes

Avoid costly mistakes: How missteps with superannuation forms can impact your estate and taxes

Find out how to handle your superannuation forms correctly to prevent unwanted taxes and loss of government benefits after your passing.

Power of Attorney: The vital things every older Australian should understand | Q&A with Willed

Power of Attorney: The vital things every older Australian should understand | Q&A with Willed

Power of Attorney: The vital things every older Australian should understand | Q&A with Willed

We sat down with Aaron Zelman from Willed to discuss Power of Attorney documents, why they're important, and the easy way you can tick this important item off your list.

Grief doesn't discriminate by age and it touches all of us at some point in our lives. Source: Getty Images.

Funerals and bereavement

From grief to growth: Overcoming loss and building resilience for a brighter future

From grief to growth: Overcoming loss and building resilience for a brighter future

Start at 60 explores the challenges that may arise when coping with loss later in life, the strategies you can employ to overcome grief, and how resilience can play a pivotal role in moving forward toward a brighter future.

Memorialisation options offer us a way to celebrate and cherish the lives of our departed loved ones. Source: Getty Images.

Funerals and bereavement

Exploring unique ways to honour and memorialise your loved ones

Exploring unique ways to honour and memorialise your loved ones

Memorialisation options offer us a way to celebrate and cherish the lives of our departed loved ones.

Research found a coffin can comprise more than 30 per cent of the total cost of a funeral. Source: Getty

Estate planning

How to reduce funeral expenses without sacrificing quality

How to reduce funeral expenses without sacrificing quality

Master the art of affordable farewells with these tips to lower funeral costs without sacrificing dignity and quality.

Planning a funeral is an emotionally challenging task that requires careful consideration and preparation. Source: Getty Images.

Funerals and bereavement

Funeral planning checklist: Essential steps for a smooth and memorable service

Funeral planning checklist: Essential steps for a smooth and memorable service

Whether you are planning a funeral for a loved one or pre-planning your own, being well-informed and prepared can make the process less stressful.

Funeral services have become overpriced, cookie cutter, stress-inducing process, says Cale Donovan. Source: Getty.

End-of-life planning

3 ways to make sure you don’t overpay for a funeral service

3 ways to make sure you don’t overpay for a funeral service

Expect a mark-up of up to 1,000 per cent on a coffin!

Staff invited cameras inside Walter Carter Funerals to show what really happens. Source: SBS/Untold Australia.

Inside an Aussie funeral home: What really happens after you die

Inside an Aussie funeral home: What really happens after you die

Staff working at Sydney's Walter Carter Funerals have lifted the lid on what really happens behind closed doors, as part of SBS documentary 'Untold Australia'.

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