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Estate planning explained

What are estate planning documents and how do they work?

Selling or buying property before Christmas? Here’s what you need to do

Legal and conveyancing expert Daniel McKinnon runs us through the to-do list if you're planning to buy or sell real estate before the end of the year.

Early access to our super

From social media platforms to conversations in the pub, people often want to know if they are able to access their super to pay...

The financial impact of starting a family

There is a common situation that many of my clients go through when, all of a sudden, things aren’t as financially comfortable as they once were.

Lifting standards

Could abolishing private schools and respecting teachers more help lift education standards? Does the Finland education system have answers for the rest of the world...

What election result means for home buyers

With the Federal Election done and dusted, what can prospective home buyers expect from the new Labor government under Anthony Albanese?

Preparing to upgrade your PC to Windows 11

With Windows 10 end-of-life occurring on October 14, 2025, what steps must you take to upgrade to Windows 11?

One pale girl’s advice: The best make-up tips and tricks!

If you've got pale skin, building the perfect makeup kit can be more than a challenge. Cassidy Pearce offers some advice.

Changes to the banking sector

This week’s column centres on the new payments platform which launched in Australia on Tuesday. While not exclusively a legal issue, the changes will have...

Why Will Kits are bad news

Will Kits are seen as a cheap alternative to having your document drafted by an appropriately qualified Solicitor.

Does personality type predict business success?

When my business was just a fledgling one, I used to encourage anyone with even a fleeting idea, that they should start their own...

Is the housing bubble about to burst?

Earlier this month, Channel Nine’s ‘60 Minutes’ program ran a segment suggesting that Australia is about to see the biggest property crash in our...

To carb or not to carb? Simple and complex carbohydrates explained

To eat or not to eat carbohydrates? The information out there can be so confusing and it’s no wonder people are unsure of whether carbohydrates are indeed good or bad.

Pay bills on time to get a better home loan

Most know we have a credit file lenders access when making decisions to lend us money. What many don’t understand is how it works...

Time for a bedroom makeover?

Is it time to give your bedroom a makeover?

The pros and cons of pet insurance

As our furry companions become integral members of our families, the debate over whether to invest in pet insurance or opt for a dedicated emergency fund for our pets continues to gain traction.

Aussie products that deserve a place under the tree this Christmas

With Christmas coming up, you’re probably looking out for the perfect gift for your beauty-obsessed friends and family members.

Buying property off the plan

The property market certainly has a spring in its step with property prices once again showing some encouraging growth, auction clearance rates high and lots of sale contracts coming across our desk.

Explainer: Power of Attorney

We look at a key estate planning document.

Giving your salad an image boost

If there’s one meal that has a serious image problem it’s salad. Salads are the food equivalent of Mondays, and if you’re sitting down to...