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Getting financial advice

It's important to know when advisors are adding unnecessary items and costs to the bill. Source: Getty.

Financial planning

‘Is this financial adviser charging me a crazy sum for a retirement plan?’

It's not often our experts' recommendations including buying some very fancy wine.

Money ExpertTom Ellison

End-of-life planning

How to decide if a do-it-yourself will kit will work for you

How to decide if a do-it-yourself will kit will work for you

A DIY will kit costs less than $30 but may end up being the more expensive option if not used correctly.

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A ‘kitchen table’ will can be perfectly valid but it takes particular care to ensure that’s the case.

Age Pension

Good reasons Age Pensioners should be cautious of lending money

Good reasons Age Pensioners should be cautious of lending money

Centrelink has restrictions on lending AND gifting when it comes to the Age Pension.

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Helping your adult children afford their first home is great, as long as it doesn’t put you in a tight financial spot.

Getting financial advice

The little-known tip that could save you big on aged care

The little-known tip that could save you big on aged care

Our expert offers some sage advice for anyone making any aged care decisions.

Written byJocelyn Nickels

You could save money on aged care costs by following this simple tip. Source: Getty

End-of-life planning

What happens to your money when you die without a will

What happens to your money when you die without a will

You might think you’re keeping things simple by not having a will but you’re actually making them much more complicated.

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A lifetime of carefully amassing assets to benefit your loved ones could be wasted if you leave the distribution of your estate to the government.

Estate planning

That a will can be challenged is no excuse not to have one. Here’s why

That a will can be challenged is no excuse not to have one. Here’s why

Actually having a will is your first step to ensuring your money goes where you wish.

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Lawyers are usually the only winners when it comes to family feuds over inheritances.

Getting financial advice

How much you need to boost your budget by for a comfy retirement in 2020

How much you need to boost your budget by for a comfy retirement in 2020

Aussies will need to increase their retirement budget in order to live more comfortably, according to new data.

Written byJocelyn Nickels

The Association of Superannuation Fund of Australia says retirees will need to spend more to live comfortably in retirement as cost of living soars. Source: Getty

Getting financial advice

Older Aussies would be better off with universal pension system, expert says

Older Aussies would be better off with universal pension system, expert says

Pension pros Mercer say a flat, taxed payment for all would provide greater security in retirement.

Written byJocelyn Nickels

Mercer has suggested a transition to a universal Age Pension in Australia. Source: Getty

Everyday money

Ethical banking: What it means and how to find one

Ethical banking: What it means and how to find one

Feel good, without compromising on financial products or service.

Written byTamille Head

Leading banks are facing public scrutiny as it's revealed how much they're contributing to fossil fuels. Source: Getty

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Expert tips on keeping funeral costs down without compromising quality

Expert tips on keeping funeral costs down without compromising quality

Funerals can cost tens of thousands of dollars but they don’t have to.

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

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‘The financial struggles we faced after going into retirement’

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