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How working flexibly can help you balance work and life as you save for a more secure future. Family responsibilities and working aren’t always compatible, as many Australian women find out when they’re tugged in what can feel like a dozen directions at once.  ...

Key takeaways If you value the experience of experts in other aspects of your life, don’t discount it when it comes to managing your life savings A financial adviser can help you implementing a financial plan to stay on track with your goals They can also review your...

Most people can choose which super fund they’d like their super contributions paid into. You can go with your employer’s fund or choose your own. To find out if you can choose your super fund, check with your employer. Your employer will give you a ‘standard choice...

Key takeaways There are three types of aged care which range from the ability to live independently or in supplemented accomodation If your relative wants to apply for Government subsidies, they must be assessed by a member of the Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT) You...

By Robin Bowerman, Head of Corporate Affairs, Vanguard Australia Many Australians know that investing will always come with some level of risk, namely the potential to lose money. In a recent Vanguard report on Australian attitudes towards investing, 20 per cent of...

Housing affordability is a huge issue. Working out whether to jump onto the property ladder or continue renting can be a confusing decision. We’ll go through some of the pros and cons of both options to help you make an informed decision. Renting: the pros Frees up...

Superannuation is the largest financial asset many Australians have after the family home.1 That said, there can be a large gap between how much people think they’ll need for an enjoyable retirement compared to what they may truly need. Think of it as perception...

From time to time, investors become irrationally enthusiastic. The important thing to note about these manic moments is that the investment theme underpinning them makes perfect sense. The narratives are rational; it is the market excess surrounding them that is not....

If you have more than one loan, it may sound like a good idea to roll them into one consolidated loan. Debt consolidation (or refinancing) can make it easier to manage your repayments. But it may cost you more if the interest rate or fees (or both) are higher than...

If you're aged 60 or over, own your home and need to access money, releasing equity from your home may be an option. There is risk involved and a long-term financial impact. Get independent financial or legal advice before you go ahead. How home equity release works...

The Australian property market is a national obsession. It’s a popular topic around the barbeque, with bricks and mortar remaining one of our best loved investments. It’s little wonder, given the potential for providing a solid ongoing rental income and recent rises...

Zoom fatigue is real. According to researchers at the Stanford Virtual Human Interaction Lab, all that time you’re spending on Zoom or video calls is wearing you out at a much quicker rate than traditional face-to-face meetings. Jeremy Bailenson and his team of...