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Christmas is just 99 days away. Let that sink in. As we grapple with the onslaught of a global pandemic and a faltering economy, the idea of sitting around a table for Christmas lunch seems about as distant as an international holiday. But despite the ... More

The Bank of Mum and Dad is often only discussed in terms of what it can do for its children looking to buy a home. In fact, Mozo research repeatedly finds the Bank of Mum and Dad to be the fifth largest home lender in Australia. But this bank's local ... More

I own my house, which is worth $850,000, with no mortgage. I would like to buy an apartment around $450,000 and give each of my two children $150,000 for a deposit on a house. My son would like to use that deposit to purchase my house. How do I go about ... More

Starting a family, or planning to start a family, can be a joyous and exciting time. But make no mistake, it can also be a challenging time and an emotional rollercoaster. To help smooth the journey it is important to get on top of your day-to-day finances ... More

Author and University of Queensland professor of communications in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander studies, Anita Heiss's most recent book was editing the anthology Growing Up Aboriginal in Australia . A significant literary project aims to ... More

If you're financially secure enough to cover your own financial needs, you might be thinking about transferring wealth to your children or grandchildren. Firstly, you need to understand your reasons for transferring wealth, and the problems that ... More

Ahead of Father's Day tomorrow, we asked the Money team to reflect on the money lessons - big and small - that they learnt from their dads. Let us know in the comments what your dad taught you about money. 'A strong work ethic' My dad was ... More

It's natural to want to help loved ones but lending money to a family member can be tricky and spark drama at the best of times. For this reason, it's important to think it through before helping a sibling who has lost their job or had hours ... More

Births, deaths and marriages are the typical occasions when people think about making a will but they shouldn't be the only times. Legacy Law director Donal Griffin says while buying property is also a common trigger, people should create a will whenever ... More

Investing in ethical funds on a budget is a lot easier than you think. Let's say you've got $1000 sitting in your bank account and you're thinking about how you can make the most out of it. You check your inbox and find a special offer for ... More