A concerned citizen’s letter to the Treasurer highlights a controversial aspect of Australia’s aged pension system. When a client, a decorated community member with an Order of Australia Medal, recently wrote to Treasurer Dr Jim Chalmers about what he sees as a “gross anomaly” in our pension system, he touched on an issue that affects...
Second marriages in Australia are increasingly common. Many couples today bring with them adult children, shared memories from previous lives, and a patchwork of assets — from jointly owned homes to superannuation and insurance policies held individually. And whether we want to admit it or not, in many cases, the husband dies first. So how...
Let’s be honest — your lovingly polished antique sideboard? Your kids are mentally loading it into the trailer for a tip run. That crystal decanter set from Nana? They’re wondering if Vinnies will even take it. And your commemorative cricket ball collection? Sorry, Dad — no one’s fighting over it. Here’s the straight-up truth most...
