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Ask Paul: My partner died and I don’t want to make mistakes
Toa's partner died 18 months ago leaving her with three kids and a large sum of money. She's trying to plan for the future but isn't sure of her next step.
Ask Paul: I’m about to inherit $360,000 – will I lose my pension?
Linda and her sister are set to inherit about $360,000 each. How will this affect their aged pensions?
The real cost of getting your house deposit from the Bank of Mum and Dad
"Most of my examples of using the Bank of Mum and Dad have been quite negative, not so much from a financial perspective but from an emotional and relationship experience," warns financial adviser Chris Carlin.
Stressed about Christmas? Here’s why your instinct is to spend
When you panic, your brain doesn't differentiate between a charging lion and the thought of being scorned over an inappropriate gift.
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.
A cashless society will leave kids worse off, say Aussie parents
As cash disappears, it's getting harder to teach kids the value of money.
Avoiding generation war when handing on the family business
Family business are often founded on entrepreneurial spirit and survival. So what happens when it's time to hand the reins to the next generation?
Rich Nan, Poor Nan: what I learnt about investing from my grandmothers
One of my grandmothers was a self-funded retiree and keen investor, writes Greg Hoffman. The other lived in a country town and survived on the age pension.
Ask Paul: Where should I park $150k in savings until the market drops?
Michael has $150k in savings and wants to cash in on the next market downturn. Where should he invest in the meantime?
How to avoid the Christmas debt hangover this new year
So it's on sale but you have to rack up debt to buy it? It's not a bargain. Here's how to survive the spending season without waking up to a debt hangover in the new year.
