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The growing concern and uncertainty amongst Australians caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is exacerbated for many separated parents. This is particularly so for those facing significant difficulty in meeting not only their business or living ... More

For years, Australia has seen a slow rise in multigenerational families, in part because of high real estate prices for homeowners and renters (particularly in Sydney and Melbourne), more years studying before entering the workforce, high divorce rates ... More

How do the 3.5 million Australians working or living in a strata community deal with coronavirus? High-density living has become more complex with coronavirus. Not only do common areas need to be negotiated more carefully to avoid potential coronavirus ... More

With everyone is focused on health for themselves and their loved ones, it's time to talk about what we would like to happen when we can no longer make decisions. This week - from March 23-27 - is Advance Care Planning week, when you are encouraged ... More

Dear Paul, My 19-year-old daughter is living at home and studying at university. Over the past few years she has managed to save around $30,000. With term deposits being so low (around 1.85%), should I put her money against my mortgage and pay her just ... More

Pensioners, carers and Newstart recipients are among about 5 million vulnerable Australians who will receive a second $750 payment. The government yesterday announced a further $66 billion in economic stimulus, hot off the heels of the initial $17.6 ... More

Health insurance can be difficult to navigate. Not only is there a wealth of information and products, but there are also numerous myths and misconceptions floating around. This can make it difficult to separate fact from fiction. To help you understand ... More

Empty nests may soon be a thing of the past as younger generations find it ever more difficult to secure their own home. The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) recently lowered the official cash rate by 25 basis points to a record low 0.5% to support the ... More

I live in Sydney with my wife and two young kids. I plan to buy a second home in the next two years, which I assume will cost between $900,000 and $1.2 million. I'm looking to buy in a suburb with a good government school, otherwise I need to pay for ... More

We've all been there. You're hard up for cash, but don't want to go to a bank or payday lender. In times like these, a loan from a friend or family member can seem like an easy fix. But it's a route fraught with danger. When you get ... More