If you're on the cusp of receiving the age pension but have slightly too much in assets, here are some steps you can take to potentially help you qualify.
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With just five years left to live, Geoff wants to make sure his wife and children are provided for when he's gone.
For Anthea Hammon, her love of the Scenic Railway - and the engineering that is its backbone - took root early. Now the engineer jointly manages the family business.
Divorce in later life can have a devastating emotional and financial impact, here are some tips to help navigate the upheaval.
A proposal to recover unpaid HECS/HELP debt from deceased estates has been slammed by one of the scheme's founders.
Disputing a will was once something mainly rich people did. Not anymore. But don't contest a will assuming that the estate will pay your legal costs.
Whether you want to dig your way out of debt, learn to invest or understand what's going on with our economy, there's a podcast for you.
Linda wants to sell her house and give each of her children $150,000. It's a nice idea, says Paul Clitheroe, but too many well-meaning parents end up in poverty.
Want to help out your grown kids financially without just handing them a pile of cash? You could transfer it directly to their mortgage offset account.
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.