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One in three Aussie parents are raiding their kids’ piggy banks
Hands up who has borrowed money from their kids? You're not alone. Some 38% of Aussie parents have borrowed money from their child's piggy bank or bank account for urgent expenses.
When you should start talking to your kids about money
Be guided by the money questions your kids ask, and how interested they are in the topic.
Five things to ask before giving your kids their first phone
Unsure if your kids are ready for their first phone, and if you're ready for all that it entails? Here are the questions you need to ask yourself before handing over a device for the first time.
How to cash in on the property downturn without buying a home
If you read the reports on the property housing market, it seems every main indicator has turned down: auction clearance rates, credit availability and home prices themselves. But there is one statistic that is up: total home listings.
Why energy prices will fall, with or without the new NEG
The federal government has claimed that the National Energy Guarantee will deliver a $550 saving to household energy bills. It won't.
How to sell your used car
So you've got yourself a shiny new set of wheels, or just want to clear some space in your driveway. There's no dark art to making a car ad 'pop', but there are some fundamental rules you need to remember.
How to make sure your pets are provided for in your will
Too many cats and dogs are left homeless when their owners die. Here's how to include your pets in your will so they will be cared for after you're gone.
The pocket money predicament: should you pay kids for chores?
Some parents believe children should do chores because they are part of the family, but should kids be given pocket money or should they earn it?
The truth about planning a cheaper retirement overseas
If it's all about spicing up your retirement, leaving Australia may not be the best way to do it.
Ask Paul: Can we loan out $3.5 million through Facebook?
Cathy wants to invest $3.5 million by advertising bridging loans on social media. Paul Clitheroe doesn't pull any punches. This is a really, really bad idea.
