"Most of my examples of using the Bank of Mum and Dad have been quite negative, not so much from a financial perspective but from an emotional and relationship experience," warns financial adviser Chris Carlin.
One of my grandmothers was a self-funded retiree and keen investor, writes Greg Hoffman. The other lived in a country town and survived on the age pension.
So it's on sale but you have to rack up debt to buy it? It's not a bargain. Here's how to survive the spending season without waking up to a debt hangover in the new year.
The festive season is a time to spread good cheer but, for many of us, it brings along its fair share of stress, thanks largely to the costs of buying food and gifts for family and friends.
There's a new guide to help financial institutions detect and address elder financial abuse. And there's simple steps you can take to protect your money.
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