Can I use this government scheme to help my kids buy a house?

Can I use this government scheme to help my kids buy a house?

Your children will receive an inheritance one day – it will be much more useful and impactful now than in 20-odd years.

  • byPaul Benson

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Early inheritance a golden ticket that can backfire

Early inheritance a golden ticket that can backfire

Estate planning needs to be a crucial part of wealth transfers and hard conversations need to occur sooner rather than later.

  • byJustin Dowd
How to ruin a family with one quick court case

How to ruin a family with one quick court case

As Rupert Murdoch attempts to set his legacy using his family trust,thousands of Australians are following suit. So,who gets to keep what – and why does it matter?

  • byJenna Price
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
How to retire happy and still leave your kids an inheritance
Opinion
Opinion

How to retire happy and still leave your kids an inheritance

Many modern retirees are feeling tremendous pressure to pass money onto their children and grandchildren. Here’s how to manage expectations.

  • byBec Wilson
Mum jokes I won’t be left an inheritance. I might not mind
Opinion
Opinion

Mum jokes I won’t be left an inheritance. I might not mind

Would you rather keep paying high taxes on your income,or more tax when you die?

  • byMillie Muroi
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NAB shareholder takes bank to court in a bid to secure confidential papers

NAB shareholder takes bank to court in a bid to secure confidential papers

Diana Beere is fighting the bank in court to ensure it is true to its word on investing in coal mining before she passes her shares on to her descendants.

  • byMillie Muroi
When my kids inherit my shares,how much tax will they have to pay?

When my kids inherit my shares,how much tax will they have to pay?

If your kids are likely to be paying a meaningful amount of tax,it may be advantageous for you to rebalance your portfolio.

  • byPaul Benson
You’re not entitled to an inheritance,so here’s how to ask about it
Opinion
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You’re not entitled to an inheritance,so here’s how to ask about it

The truth is,I wouldn’t wish an inheritance on anyone,but as generations get older,it’s a tough conversation many of us are having.

  • byVictoria Devine
In the midst of the grief of losing my mother,this is how I learned to cope

In the midst of the grief of losing my mother,this is how I learned to cope

Even though motivation,energy levels and clear thinking take a huge hit,and the thought of simply making a decision can be exhausting,getting going helps.

  • byJane E Sullivan
What should my daughter do with her $20,000 inheritance?

What should my daughter do with her $20,000 inheritance?

Coming into money early on in life can be a wonderful opportunity to learn about investing and financial markets.

  • byPaul Benson