Sometimes life’s timing is perfect. Last Sunday, we came across an almost ideal scenario for when to receive an inheritance. The following question appeared in the ‘Ask the Expert’ section of the Fairfax/Nine press: My husband and I are in…
People of a certain age will remember former US Secretary of Defence Donald Rumsfeld describing ‘knowns and unknowns’ way back in 2002. The full quote is as follows: There are known knowns. These are things we know that we know….
Recent estimates claim that the ‘Bank of Mum and Dad’ is Australia’s ninth largest lender. Given the state of house prices, this comes as no surprise. Most parents want to help their kids, especially with something as important as buying a…
If you like writing or receiving cheques, your days might be numbered. Earlier this year, Treasurer Jim Chalmers announced a plan to phase out the use of personal cheques by 2030. To be honest, it is amazing cheques have lasted…
