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Don’t forget your neck and décolletage regions! Source: Getty

Beauty

What happened when I added marine collagen to my beauty routine

Kerry Heaney trialled two marine collagen products for three weeks, putting its skin-smoothing, anti-ageing claims to the test. Here's what she discovered.

Lifestyle guruKerry Heaney

Money Questions

‘Can I afford to buy a holiday on my modest retirement income?’

‘Can I afford to buy a holiday on my modest retirement income?’

Making the most of what we have becomes critical with relatively modest sums of money, Nick Bruining explains.

Money ExpertNick Bruining

We would like to assume that your ability to holiday some time in the future is unquestionable. Source: Getty

Estate planning

What happens if I lose capacity and don’t have legal documents in place?

What happens if I lose capacity and don’t have legal documents in place?

These statistics are a sobering reminder that it is crucial to get your estate planning affairs in order, James Kelly writes.

Wills and probate lawyerJames Kelly

If you haven’t organised it already, it's crucial you appoint an Enduring Power of Attorney. Source: Getty

Nostalgia

Back when we dressed up in our ‘Sunday best’ to go ‘into town’

Back when we dressed up in our ‘Sunday best’ to go ‘into town’

Times have certainly changed - dressing down is the new dressing up, Bob Byrne reflects.

Yesteryear buffBob Byrne

Couples out and about, circa 1959. Source: Getty

Money Questions

‘What are the costs of transferring shares to my grandkids?’

‘What are the costs of transferring shares to my grandkids?’

There are quite a few issues to consider here surrounding tax and Centrelink, Nick Bruining explains.

Money ExpertNick Bruining

Even though the transfer of shares is a gift, the Australian Tax Office (ATO) will attach a value to the shares based on the closing price on the date the transfer takes place. Source: Getty

Gardening

5 fabulous natives to plant for winter colour and birdlife

5 fabulous natives to plant for winter colour and birdlife

As well as colouring up the scene, native shrubs and climbers attract birds to the garden, feeding them when times are lean, Roger Fox explains.

Gardening ExpertRoger Fox

Some Grevillea cultivars, like the ever-popular ‘Robyn Gordon’ (pictured), bloom pretty much continuously in mild climates. Source: Getty

Health issues

High blood pressure: Warning signs and how to prevent or control it

High blood pressure: Warning signs and how to prevent or control it

Pharmacist Eric Chan shares the top 10 changes to look out for, and six ways to prevent or normalise hypertension.

Health ExpertEric Chan

Monitoring your blood pressure could save your life and prevent the development of chronic illnesses. Source: Getty

Home Decorating

Top 6 home decorating trends right now

Top 6 home decorating trends right now

After years of Scandi minimalism, bright and bold maximalism is heading right into the décor vernacular, Julia Zaetta explains.

Home Decor ExpertJulia Zaetta

Love elaborate wallpaper? You're in luck. Source: Getty

Estate planning

Blended families: How to avoid arguments over inheritance

Blended families: How to avoid arguments over inheritance

It's important to give careful thought to your estate plan, to avoid creating a situation where some feel unfairly treated or excluded, Marie Brownell explains.

Estate planning expertMarie Brownell

Children from a first marriage often miss out when assets are divided. Source: Getty

Age Pension

‘Can you get the Age Pension if you bank the proceeds from your home sale?’

‘Can you get the Age Pension if you bank the proceeds from your home sale?’

Homes are exempt from Centrelink's assets test but, once you sell, there are implications that need to be taken into account, Nick Bruining explains.

Money ExpertNick Bruining

Thinking of selling? Read this first! Source: Getty

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