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Shares are truly the gift that keeps on giving, potentially providing dividends for years to come and generating welcome capital growth over time. With the festive season approaching, shares can be a handy stocking stuffer, but there are hazards to ... More

If you're a parent, you've likely debated whether you should support your adult kids financially (and if so, in what way exactly?). Finder research shows that around 44% of parents with adult children help them out financially, chipping in for ... More

Some life events can place a huge burden on your finances. But adequate insurance can lift much of that burden. Be wary of these life-changing events. The insurance statistics in Australia are worrying - only about half of all Australians have some ... More

Dear Paul. I'm 41, my wife is 40, and we have a one-year-old son. We put away $1000 for our son when he was born to help him out as a young adult, but we have been unable to decide the best way to invest this for him. Given our age, we thought it may ... More

If you're under 25 and you fall ill, get injured or have an accident, you probably don't have insurance to help you out. Up until October last year, you did have insurance cover through your superannuation fund, but the government's Protecting ... More

There are ways to make money from what is sitting idle in your home or even your home itself. Here are two of our favourites. All you need is an ugly bathroom or spare travel cot. Lights, camera, action Whether you own your own home or are renting ... More

In 2018, the Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) published research about raising children in the "invisible-money generation" where cashless transactions are commonplace. From several prior studies and personal experiences, we already ... More

My husband and I are now retired and drawing on our super. We think we have enough money to "last". We have two adult children. The mortgage has been fully paid out, but we haven't discharged it, which means we have access to $300,000 to redraw ... More

Even during a recession, it's possible to make money. While some methods are obvious, others can be hidden in plain sight or not even be on your radar at all. Surviving a recession - which often means losing your job or having hours slashed - requires ... More

Comedian Ben Lomas was working on The Project and Ninja Warrior and about to debut his new stand-up act at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival when COVID-19 hit. He lost a year's worth of work in nine days during Melbourne's first lockdown. ... More