Having more money should make us happier right? According to a number of different research reports, feeling good about life comes from a feeling of control over your finances, rather
With Australia’s age pension being subject to an assets and income test, a simple way for part-pensioners to increase their pension payments is to give away some assets. Not surprisingly
None of us likes to consider our own mortality. For our older loved ones, it’s an even more confronting topic and difficult to discuss. When Charles became ill, his family’s
Did you know that dementia is now the second leading cause of death in Australia, and is the leading cause of death for women? Become involved in Dementia Awareness Month.
We all know that our superannuation is there to provide for our financial needs in retirement. That means we can’t usually access our super until we reach preservation age and
Fuelled by rising house prices and low interest rates, the level of personal debt in Australia is relatively high compared to many other countries.i The largest proportion of this debt
If you have made a personal contribution in the last financial year and wish to claim it as a tax-deduction you will need to complete a valid Notice of Intent
Most people want to remain independent throughout retirement and to stay in control of where and how they live. But your ability to do so may depend on your
Visit our eBook download page to find FPA’s Money & Life How to talk money with children for ideas and activities to help kids and teens grasp the value of money
Whether it’s due to over-enthusiastic lenders or desperate borrowers, failure to adhere to robust lending standards can land some borrowers in serious financial distress. In many cases the difficulties
More than 45% of Australians don’t have a valid Will. If you die without one, your hard-earned wealth (your estate) will be distributed according to the rules of intestacy
Many grandparents want to give their grandchildren a head start in life, and a common way to do so is to help by paying some (or all) of their school