New push to end ‘ugly’ exploitation of older Australians

New push to end ‘ugly’ exploitation of older Australians

A $5 million media campaign aims to raise awareness of and eliminate elder abuse,which affects about one in six older people in Australia.

  • byPaul Sakkal

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‘I didn’t expect to be a model at my age’:The women over 80 defying stereotypes

‘I didn’t expect to be a model at my age’:The women over 80 defying stereotypes

Forget retirement. Today’s octogenarians are just as likely to be building companies and fronting fashion campaigns.

  • byDilvin Yasa
‘It comes with its own set of risks’:When married couples are also workmates

‘It comes with its own set of risks’:When married couples are also workmates

Blurred boundaries,relaxed communication and high emotions;three women speak about the benefits – and challenges – of working with a loved one.

  • byDilvin Yasa
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The April 13 Edition

Grandparents on the childcare frontline:a growing phenomenon| Have we hit peak social media?| The complicated childhood of Louise&David Helfgott

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Mind the baby,Boomer:How more grandparents are ending up on the childcare frontline

Mind the baby,Boomer:How more grandparents are ending up on the childcare frontline

Who’s looking after the kids? Increasingly,it’s Gran and Gramps.

  • byJenna Price
Reasons why you probably don’t need a financial adviser

Reasons why you probably don’t need a financial adviser

I’m not saying there’s anything wrong with financial advisers,but many people aren’t at a stage where a financial adviser would be the best way forward.

  • byParidhi Jain
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How Sydneysiders could save $730 a year by ditching gas

How Sydneysiders could save $730 a year by ditching gas

NSW residents could save $1.1 billion and the equivalent of 1 million tonnes of CO₂ emissions a year by swapping gas for electricity.

  • byCaitlin Fitzsimmons
Moving back in with your parents is suddenly all the rage

Moving back in with your parents is suddenly all the rage

A jump in the number of young adults living at home is working out for many – but is a sign of young people’s inability to secure their own housing futures.

  • byWendy Tuohy
‘I was losing sleep’:Women urged to act now to fix their super

‘I was losing sleep’:Women urged to act now to fix their super

Bernadette had just $20,000 in her super before she decided to make a change. She’s urging other women to do the same.

  • byEmily Chantiri
How Amy’s newborn dream turned into a financial ordeal

How Amy’s newborn dream turned into a financial ordeal

The first time mother loved being home with baby Bernadette. But the months-long wait for parental leave payments became a financial problem.

  • byCaitlin Fitzsimmons
Rise of the DINKs:Choosing financial freedom over parenthood

Rise of the DINKs:Choosing financial freedom over parenthood

The decision to eschew parenthood,embracing the double incomes,no kids (DINK) lifestyle,is becoming an increasingly prevalent choice.

  • byVictoria Devine