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The policy, research and advocacy body for Australian superannuation, ASFA, calculates two important retirement income statistics each year: the amount needed for a modest retirement and the amount for a comfortable retirement. ASFA's definition ... More

It's been a big year for changes to superannuation, with a raft of updates kicking in from July 1, more announced in the late Federal Budget, and further developments to come into effect this December. Here's a recap of what they mean for you ... More

The demand for prenuptial agreements (prenups) has risen over the past decade for multiple reasons. Protecting an inheritance is important and with more couples marrying later in life, they're often acquiring more assets independently. Then there are ... More

Births, deaths and marriages are the typical occasions when people think about making a will but they shouldn't be the only times. Legacy Law director Donal Griffin says while buying property is also a common trigger, people should create a will whenever ... More

There'll be more divorces as a result of COVID-19, if you believe the experts, and mortgage brokers are already seeing an increase in couples trying to work out what to do with their property once they've separated. Rebecca Jarrett-Dalton, founder ... More

More than a quarter of Australians have fallen victim to financial abuse, while 12% admit they know someone who has experienced or is experiencing it. The survey of 10,000 people, commissioned by CBA and conducted by YouGov, also found that three-quarters ... More

Financial abuse can be a standalone form of abuse, but it's also prevalent in about 90% of domestic violence situations. The truth is that not only is financial abuse common, it can be hard to spot because it occurs in many different forms. Self-isolation ... More

Australians have had to adapt after their livelihoods took a hit from government restrictions introduced to curb the spread of coronavirus. In this series called Making It Work , we look at how individuals and businesses have pivoted to stay afloat ... More

Couples across Australia are having to postpone, cancel or vastly downsize their weddings after strict new social distancing rules were announced on March 24, and the couples themselves aren't the only ones missing out. Dressmakers, venue staff ... 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