family

It is not just Australian politicians who are shocked to discover they are dual citizens. There are plenty of unsuspecting dual citizens finding themselves in hot water. While politicians have been kicked out of parliament, other dual citizens face ... More

The bank of mum and dad is under threat. Ranked as one of the top 10 lenders in Australia, based on figures from the regulator APRA, reliance on the bank of mum and dad (BOMAD) became widespread for first home buyers in a rising market. A year ago as ... More

My wife (28) and I (30) are recently married and looking at investment options. I own the property we are living in, which I bought it as an investment three years ago and was negatively gearing until we moved in earlier this year. I owe about $220,000 ... More

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 ... 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