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Overview You can access your super early in very limited circumstances, including to pay certain expenses on compassionate grounds, as well as terminal illness, incapacity

A pause in super contributions can have long-lasting effects. Here’s how to plan ahead for super breaks. There’s a host of reasons why people take

Memory loss can make it difficult to stay in control of your money. Things like checking bank statements or investments, or paying bills may become

Having a legally valid will can go a long way to avoiding disputes over the division of your assets.  What did the artist Picasso, musicians

The latest rise in the Age Pension rate still falls short of what many people may need to have a modest lifestyle in retirement. Around

Planning is the key to successful investing. Creating a plan will help you find investments that fit your investing time frame and risk tolerance, to

With interest rates likely to fall this year, borrowers could invest some or all of their mortgage repayment savings. Inflation may be coming off its

When looking for a good deal on a home loan (mortgage), the interest rate matters. A home loan is a long-term debt, so even a

Resisting the urge It’s natural. You’ve bought an investment property that’s a bit ‘tired’ – and you immediately see things you could do to improve

For most of us, our mortgage is our biggest financial burden – and one that’ll be with us for decades. However, it’s important to remember

Among all the voices analysing the Australian property market, you’ve probably heard many truisms about how to secure a home loan. The real truth is

While inflation peaked at 7.8 per cent last year, cost of living pressures are still being felt by consumers and small businesses alike. In the