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Ask Paul: We’re separated but still have joint finances

Kim and her husband have separated but still maintain joint finances. This is not sustainable, says Paul Clitheroe.

How to get more time to lodge this year’s tax return

Haven't gotten around to lodging your tax return from 2016 or earlier? You'll miss out on an extended deadline to file this year's return.

Income protection is no substitute for trauma insurance

Your income is your most important asset, but even income protection insurance may not adequately cover you in the event of trauma.

What Australia’s biggest bank is doing to win back customers

Free ATM access. A home deposit savings account. A new credit card interest rate. CBA is rolling out a series of new offers in a bid to retain customers, but is it enough?

How a phone scammer nearly got my pin number out of me

At 6am on a Sunday morning the phone rings. I was half asleep, which is of course part of the scam, but the conversation went something like this.

The hard truth you need to hear if you want to win

It's time to get over yourself! If you fill your head with reasons why the perfect house, more money or success can't happen, then it probably won't.

The cheapest suburbs to fuel up for the long weekend

Sydney motorists are urged to fuel up before petrol prices rise ahead of the long weekend, but it's a different story for the remaining capitals.

The three moments when you should consider life insurance

Many of us are happy skating on without life insurance, until this happens.

Can a trust prevent kids from wasting their inheritance?

Testamentary trusts can be the answer for parents who want to leave an inheritance that will be protected from divorce, gambling or addiction.

Tips to avoid getting caught in the $142 million gift card trap

Aussies are throwing away millions of dollars each year in unredeemed gift cards, but you don't have to let them go to waste.
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