A growing number of Australians are encountering the challenges of assisting elderly relatives with the move into aged care. One of them is David. Recently, he had to help his... read more →
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 experienced... read more →
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... read more →
We all, to a greater or lesser extent, have an idea of our dream lifestyle. So how, as a nation, are we faring? To find out, the Financial Planning Association... read more →
Margaret was 21 when she married Graham. She was working as a sales assistant in a large department store when they decided to start a family. As her pregnancy advanced... read more →
An important part of the wedding vows is “for richer or poorer” and we’d all prefer the former! But after the euphoria of the wedding day passes, many couples leave... read more →