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Budgeting
Think having a kid is ‘priceless’? Here’s what they really cost
It has become impossible to ignore that one of the main driving factors at play for people thinking about having children is the economics of it all.
- by Victoria Devine
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I’m in my 30s and Dad is gifting me $50,000. What should I do with it?
Superannuation is often a good place to stash an early inheritance, but if you’re young, there are likely better places it could be put to use.
- by Paul Benson
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Household debt
Credit cards, loans or your mortgage: what should you pay off first?
When it comes to wiping off your debts, there are a few different ways to approach it, and some might work better for you than others.
- by Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
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Should I sell my investment property now, or after July next year?
It’s important to understand how the new capital gains tax rules will affect property sales before and after July 30, 2027.
- by Noel Whittaker
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Money psychology
I’m a Boomer with no mortgage and good super. Why do I feel so guilty?
You can’t live fully if you are constantly constricted by the guilt of having something someone else doesn’t.
- by Paridhi Jain
The average wedding costs almost $40k. Here’s where to find savings
Couples are taking longer to plan weddings and looking for savings wherever they can as cost of living pressures continue to bite.
- by Caterina Hrysomallis
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Live music
How a bunch of K-pop fans beat Ticketmaster’s sneaky pricing tactics
In this instance, common sense won out thanks to people calling out practices that don’t pass the pub test.
- by Victoria Devine
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Inheritance
Want your last wishes honoured? Don’t draft your will in your Notes app
While it might be tempting to consider leaving the legalities for “later on”, there are good reasons why you shouldn’t attempt to prepare your will yourself.
- by Emma Blay
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I wanted to buy an investment property. Where should I invest instead?
Shares or ETFs may now be more attractive than an investment property, particularly if the proposed tax changes proceed
- by Noel Whittaker
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Money psychology
Want more financial success? These three things are holding you back
Here are three real pieces of advice I’ve given clients that have helped them move towards a happier, healthier financial life.
- by Paridhi Jain
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SMSFs
With all the new tax changes, is it time to start an SMSF?
The CGT and trust changes might make self-managed super more appealing, but there are still plenty of potential pitfalls to be aware of.
- by Paul Benson