While most people write wills, very few families discuss inheritance. Parents avoid discussing inheritance planning with their children due to the subject’s sensitivity. However, avoiding the conversation does more harm than good. For example, poor wealth management by heirs can lead to business collapse. Here are some reasons...
Risks such as accidents, calamities and medical emergencies can change your life, leaving you with debt and losses. For example, if a fire damages your home, you must use your savings to rebuild or seek help from friends and family if the house isn’t insured. Such uncertainties...
Are you the employee who eagerly waits for retirement day or one who fears it because they are not prepared? While there is no blueprint for a happy retirement, some actions can help increase the chances of having an enjoyable life after retirement. For example, you...
The new year is a perfect time to reflect on your achievements from the ending year and to plan for the new year. While you can also make resolutions for other aspects of life, financial success should be at the top of your list. Check if you...
Dressed in high-vis and working on a roof, Meliha Birkett is the one per cent. She is one of roughly 65 female roof tilers in Australia, among 6500 people employed in the trade. Ms Birkett, 19, began working with her dad Paul to save up for an...
A new survey will provide information for fossil fuel industry workers who need an exit strategy for themselves and their communities. Energy Minister Chris Bowen said on Monday over 60,000 clean energy jobs could be created in Australia by 2025, most of them in regional areas,...