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It's time to have a closer look at the year that was. Source: Getty.

Property

Downsizer upside: More houses sell for a profit AFTER Covid-19

Aussies who sold property between June and September 2020 pocketed a combined profit of nearly $25B!

Written byRachael Rosel

Aged care

The differences between the CHSP and Home Care Packages explained

The differences between the CHSP and Home Care Packages explained

What they are, how you can apply for and use them and what you'll pay - it's all in here!

Money ExpertGareth Mahon

It's time to crack the can of worms that is the national home care system. Source: Getty.

Retirement Income

Super funds prove resilience with positive returns for 2020

Super funds prove resilience with positive returns for 2020

Experts say those who panicked when markets began to fall last March missed out of rebound opportunities.

Written byRachael Rosel

Despite a tough slug, super funds ended 2020 on top. Source: Getty.

Retirement Income

Super or wages: Which would you have picked if you’d had the choice?

Super or wages: Which would you have picked if you’d had the choice?

The government is considering moving to a form of "opt-in" superannuation.

Written byRachael Rosel

If you had the choice, would you be putting all your eggs in one basket or would you share them around? Source: Getty.

News

Government’s report card on aged care spending is in…

Government’s report card on aged care spending is in…

The Productivity Commission report shows how taxpayers' money was spent in 2019-2020.

Written byRachael Rosel

The Productivity Commission provides the public with an evaluation of how well the spending has been going. Source: Getty.

Retirement Income

An alternative source of retirement income: Enhanced income funds explained

An alternative source of retirement income: Enhanced income funds explained

An income-focused investment with a trusted Australian fund manager might be just what you need while interest rates are at a record low.

Written byTrilogy Funds

An investment in the Trilogy Enhanced Income Fund could be one way of creating a new income stream, while diversifying your portfolio.

Retirement Income

Got nearly $1M in super and still worried about retirement? You’re not alone

Got nearly $1M in super and still worried about retirement? You’re not alone

The strange thing is, many Australians die richer than they were on the day they retired.

Written byRachael Rosel

Retirement fears loom over most people, even those with more savings than others. Source: Getty.

Estate planning

‘Should I give my home to my daughter now or will it to her?’

‘Should I give my home to my daughter now or will it to her?’

"I have seen many of these types of arrangements fall down because no one applied the 'what if' analysis."

Money ExpertBrian Herd

Handing your house over to your kids when you're still alive can come with more complications than just naming them in your will. Source: Getty.

Investment

Want to use an SMSF to invest in property? 6 top tips for getting it right

Want to use an SMSF to invest in property? 6 top tips for getting it right

Protect your SMSF by getting the right loan and protect yourself by understanding the rules on renovations, renting and more.

Money ExpertDominique Grubisa

Here's how to weave an investment property into your portfolio using your SMSF. Source: Getty.

Estate planning

‘I’ll receive my husband’s estate, but how can I stop his son challenging MY will?’

‘I’ll receive my husband’s estate, but how can I stop his son challenging MY will?’

If you haven't heard of a statement of wishes before, now's the time to learn!

Money ExpertBrian Herd

How far will this reader go to keep a lock on her estate? Source: Getty.