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We have recently had a baby boy and would like to set up some form of investment or account where we will deposit money on a regular basis. Our intention is that he will access it later in life. What do you suggest would be a suitable course of action ... More

Our shopping habits instinctively tell us to buy gifts such as clothes, alcohol and gift cards for Father's Day. But the best gift your dad can receive is priceless. Research from MyState Bank shows that dads often receive Father's Day gifts they consider ... More

When it comes to protecting your wealth and passing it on to those you love, wills are often not as straightforward as they seem. Speak to any family lawyer and they will provide countless examples of estate warfare and why it's important to build ... More

NAME: Elena Antonis STATUS: A retiree who wants a tree change. QUESTIONS: Should my daughter and I accept a lower price for our Sydney apartment or should we wait until prices rise? What are the stamp duty and conveyancing costs if I buy a property ... More

Every year when the Entertainment Book comes out, I like to look back and see how I used it the previous year. And last year surprised me, mainly because I didn't think we had used the membership very much. These days my new husband and I are more focused ... More

We regularly hear about manipulation in relationships. Gaslighting, a tactic that pushes victims to question their reality, seems to be trending everywhere as one of the most callous forms. Yet there is another kind that people need to aware of because ... More

Whether it's mowing the lawn or assembling a cupboard, there is someone ready to take it on Let's be honest, nobody actually enjoys housework. Yet assuming you weren't raised with a butler, housekeeper and chambermaid, for most of us it's a necessary ... More

With the Coalition's anticipated April budget package of $158 billion in tax cuts unlikely to start on July 1, 2019, can Australians look forward to any joy when it comes to tax? We found a few changes that might help. Australians will have to wait ... More

Q. I am 37 and earn $120,000pa before tax. My wife works part-time and earns 30,000-$40,000pa. We have two kids, a boy aged 7 and a girl aged 3. Our house, in the inner suburbs of Brisbane, is valued at about $780,000. Including an offset of $116,000 ... More

All eyes are on the royals as the world awaits news of the birth of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's first child. But, away from Windsor Castle, just how much does it cost to have a baby? Quantifying how much having a baby costs can be a mind-blowing ... More