Do you have adult children living with you? Thanks to housing affordability and stagnant wage growth, more kids are relying on Mum and Dad to keep a roof over their head well into their 20s and 30s.

Calling your mom or chatting her on FaceTime is the obvious first move, but don't hesitate to go above and beyond, from gifts to flowers to sweet treats and more. After all, just because you're stuck at home doesn't mean you can't go all out with the celebration.

Following my previous post from last week, being aware of the emotions you are experiencing will help you maintain your focus on the bigger picture. Are you feeling anger, fear, apathy, distress or turmoil? If so, there’s a good chance that they are affecting your decisions in regard to day-to-day life and your financial situation.

At the moment, every day brings something different. Good and bad news reports, kids’ home learning journeys, adults’ experiences working from home, volatile share markets, government restrictions, social media challenges – you name it, they have become part of our lives since Covid-19 became a household name a little over a month ago.

Many people think that you’re only in a ‘de facto relationship’ if you have lived with your intimate partner, under the one roof, for at least two years. Unfortunately it is not always that clear cut.

Government primary, secondary and special schools move to remote learning and teaching. On site learning available for vulnerable students and children of parents unable to work from home. Government providing free internet and laptops for students who need it.

Easter is normally buzzing with fun, family events over the long weekend, but sadly this is no ordinary Easter. All the joy and eggcitement we would normally outsource is now left for us to create.

We are here to listen to your concerns. We can’t promise that things will be safe or certain. But I can assure you that, as a family, we will work together to manage whatever comes up in the future.

Following a very strong start to the year for the markets, the latest flu outbreak has triggered some selling. Given the uncertain nature of the outcome of a flu virus, it can attract headlines.

Financial stress, unemployment, disability and poor health are all factors in domestic violence, new analysis of Australian statistics shows. Other common factors include female victims being aged between 25 and 34, born in Australia or English-speaking countries, and living in a de facto relationship.

Money is an important part of financial freedom. But it’s simply a vehicle to pursue living your best life. You can always make more money but you can’t make more time. Knowing this distinction can help you build wealth in a way that frees up your time so you can be truly wealthy.

The Australian bushfire season that began in September has been horrific with more than 7 million hectares of bush destroyed, more than 25 deaths, significant loss of livestock, estimates of more than a billion wildlife animals killed and more than 1800 homes destroyed.

Movements on the global and domestic stage in 2019 have driven home some tried-and-tested lessons in investing, markets, and keeping your cool.

Between the bushfires in Australia, earthquakes in Puerto Rico and political instability across the world, we are becoming increasingly aware of the need to have a ‘safety net’ of funds to sustain us in the event of an emergency.

Is more knowledge enough to help people do better with their money? New research shows seeking face-to-face advice from a professional can support better financial decisions.

People are also often concerned about “what’s next” following disaster, especially if their homes are damaged.  Without a home to return to, people feel uprooted. If you experience a disaster, this list will help you manage the situation.