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The death or terminal illness of a family member can place an overwhelming financial burden on families. A new scheme from the Commonwealth Bank would cover mortgage payments of affected customers for about a year. More

The all-time highs we're seeing from the ASX are nothing short of a dream for momentum investors, but this strategy may not be for you if you're in it for the long haul. More

So you've sold something on eBay or Gumtree and the seller has asked for your bank account details to pay you. What could go wrong? More

Regional Australians are feeling less financially comfortable than at any time in the past eight years in the wake of bushfires and drought. More

First home buyer loans have skyrocketed to their highest level in a decade, according to data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. More

Forget the roses and chocolates this Valentine's Day. Here's how to get really intimate with your partner. More

"In a slowing economy, employers may not be able to increase wages, but they can look at financial wellbeing support and education to help alleviate the burden for workers," says Graham Campbell, CEO of Gallagher's Employee Benefits and HR Consulting division. More

After years of false starts, Britain has officially "Brexited" the European Union, and Aussie investors are in a prime position to take advantage of it. More

So you've tried watching finance news but you don't know the Dow from the Dax, and market movements sound like gobbledygook. It doesn't have to be that way. More

It's hard to fathom - walking into your local bank branch accompanied by the family dog, having lost everything to bushfires bar the clothes on your back. More