estate planning
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Why you need a will in your 20s and 30s
Ok, so you might not own a house yet, but who do you want to inherit your photos and digital music, and have access to your emails after your death? This is why you need a will.
What really happens when you die without having a will
Who will get guardianship of your kids? Who will inherit your assets? These are some of the decisions that will be made for you if you don't have a will.
Demand for wills on the rise as coronavirus fears set in for Australians
The number of people preparing a will has jumped dramatically as the coronavirus shocks Aussies out of their ambivalence about estate planning.
13 common super terms you’ve never really understood
If all you know about super is that a chunk of your salary disappears each month, it's time for a crash course. We explain the super terms you don't really understand.
Why you need to have these tough conversations this Christmas
Christmas is the time, while everyone is in the same room and the wine is flowing, to broach two uncomfortable topics with your loved ones.
Just over half of Australian adults do not have a will
There is nothing like a headline about wills to get Paul Clitheroe frothing.
The game is up for junk insurance policies and predatory sales tactics
From grossly inappropriate cold-calling and pressure-selling of life insurance to junk insurance sold to people who could never claim on it, Commissioner Hayne's verdict on Australia's insurance industry is in and the game is up.
Granny flats and capital gains tax: what you need to know
If an elderly relative lives with you under a formal arrangement, you may have to pay CGT under current tax law. But these rules could be about to change.
The break-up survival guide: 10 money mistakes to avoid
"Happily ever after" has not panned out, and your relationship is over. Here are 10 steps to sort out your finances after a break-up.
Why your will should cover your Facebook account
Don't make the mistake of assuming digital assets have no value. Your estate plan needs to include your Facebook page and other online assets.
