When you create your will, you generally have what's called testamentary freedom to decide who you gift your assets to from your estate. However, testamentary freedom is not as free as it sounds. The law imposes a notion of moral duty on all of ...
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Dear Paul, I have been offered a great work opportunity on a two-year contract. I can choose to be an employee (with superannuation and leave ) or a contractor (higher pay without super/leave). My super is already more than $600,000 (I'm 39 and ex-military ...
Rising childcare costs raise red flags, dog lover leaves his house to animal charity, and why it's time to be extra cautious on video calls. Here are five things you may have missed this week. Rising childcare costs taking a toll As out-of-pocket ...
Too much power, suspect pricing, and loopholes in government policy. A damning new report confirms that some of Australia's largest companies have contributed to high inflation through a variety of dodgy practices. While households battled soaring ...
As you reach your senior years, your thoughts will likely turn to retirement. The chances are you've been working for much of your adult life and are looking forward to some more spare time to spend with the family or to go traveling. It's a golden ...
Dear Paul, Five years ago, my elderly parents had to sign their house over to my sister to sort out issues with her mortgage. They had previously built and lived in a large home together, but she then purchased a home before the other house sold and ...
The Reserve Bank may have started its new era of two-day meetings and greater transparency, but the interest rate outcome following its February Board meeting was the same as it was when it last met in December: no change. The decision means that the ...
Dear Paul, I have put aside two lots of $50,000 in cash ($100,000 total) for each of my children to use for either a wedding or house deposit in the coming years. Currently, the cash is hidden in fireproof satchels in a home safe. I'm concerned ...
Chances are you've heard about 'the great intergenerational wealth transfer '. It's all about the $3.5 trillion in wealth that the baby boomers will pass on through inheritances over the next 30 years. An inheritance is always welcome. ...
Mind Over Money by Evan Lucas Major Street Publishing, $29.99 Leading economist Evan Lucas's bestselling guide to mastering your mindset and making better financial decisions is now available in a smaller, more affordable format, with two bonus ...
