Life events

Divorce is bad for bank account: research
JUL 24, 2012
New Australian research shows those who divorce lose out financially, to the tune of up to $762,000 for men and $645,000 for women by age 55.
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Gen Z living out of parents' pockets
APR 12, 2012
A snapshot of Australian youth released by analyst firm IBISWorld portrays a generation increasingly reliant on handouts from mum and dad.
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Dads to get two weeks parental leave
MAR 22, 2012
Labor has introduced new legislation to give fathers and other partners two weeks' paid parental leave.
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Ex-tennis great says parents swindled her fortune
FEB 08, 2012
Former world number one tennis player Arantxa Sanchez Vicario says she is in debt despite earning over $55 million during her successful tennis career — and she's putting the blame on her parents.
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Financially savvy kids
NOV 10, 2011
Teaching your kids the right money messages can set them up for life, by Margie Sheedy
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Could you escape to the country?
APR 04, 2011
When you're sitting in traffic, surrounded by people, submerged in noise, an escape to the country can seem a very attractive proposition. You imagine wide, open spaces, easy car parking, peace and quiet.
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Goodbye to the kids
DEC 31, 2010
You might be looking forward to or dreading your kids flying the coop – either way it’s an important stage in your financial life. Make the most of it.
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Having a baby
DEC 31, 2010
Having a baby is exciting for families but there’s no denying it is expensive. And with the potential drop from two incomes to one this can place an even bigger strain on the family budget. That’s why it’s important to be financially prepared for the pitter-patter of little feet.
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Sad facts of divorce
DEC 31, 2010
No one wants to think about getting divorced but it has become a sad fact of life – between a third and half of all marriages in Australia end in divorce. Divorce can wreak havoc on your life and finances – even if the divorce is amicable – and the effect can be long-lasting.
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Does investing in vintage cars pay?
FEB 11, 2010
If you know one thing about cars and investing, it's probably this: a car is a depreciating asset.
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