Many grandparents want to give their grandchildren a head start in life, and a common way to do so is to help by paying some (or all) of their school fees. This can, of course, simply be done by making a contribution at the time the fees are payable. However,...
Walmart’s Lists feature allows you to create an online shopping list and share it with others. In this month's scam, cybercriminals are using Lists and malicious Google ads to steal your personal information and money. This scam begins when you search for Walmart’s customer service page on Google. You’ll see...
Most of us work hard to save for our retirement, and thanks to tax concessions and compulsory contributions, superannuation often forms a large part of retirement savings. But it's essential to understand who controls where your super goes if you pass away and how to ensure your loved ones receive...
Just as the Grinch stole Christmas, excess spending can rob us all of yuletide happiness. Seasonal credit card splurges can create ballooning long term debt, while unnecessary consumption inevitably leads to a blow-out in rubbish bin waste. The Commonwealth Bank of Australia estimates $11 billion is spent on presents each...
In this month's scam, cybercriminals are taking advantage of the upcoming elections to try and steal your personal information and money. The scams vary slightly and involve fake text messages, social media posts, phone calls and more. Cybercriminals use AI to make these phishing attempts even more convincing. These scams...
As a direct result of the widespread natural disasters Australia has experienced in recent years, insurance premiums for house and contents have, in many cases, risen dramatically. When faced with these higher costs, many home-owners might be tempted to under-insure their homes or, even worse, not insure at all. Your...
Marcus and Fleur, both in their 40s, led active, healthy lives with two teenage kids. Their financial plan was straightforward: work hard until their mid-50s, then retire at 60 and travel the world. They worked with a financial adviser, balancing their careers and family time. That all changed one weekend....
In this week’s scam, cybercriminals are using Google search results to try to trick you into calling a phone number that they control. If you search for an organisation on Google, scammers can manipulate the search results to display a fake phone number for the organisation. Don't take a chance...
While older Australians are reportedly among the wealthiest retirees in the world, much of their wealth is tied up in their family home, leaving many to worry about how they will find the money to pay for their day-to-day expenses when they stop work. This fear is made worse by...
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