Parenting
Strategies for adult children moving out of home and overcoming the cost of living
10 July
The rising cost of living has become a significant challenge for adult children living at home and aspiring to move out. In many parts of the world, particularly in Australia, the cost of housing, groceries, transportation, and utilities has...[Read More]
Helping kids with living expenses through early training
19 June
There’s a family event of sorts that gives parents mixed feelings of sadness, apprehension and relief — and children a lot of excitement: when a child leaves the proverbial nest. Now, this can happen early during your child’s teenage years or...[Read More]
Teaching kids about money at different stages in their lives
12 June
It’s every parent’s dream to secure their children’s future. Of course, not everyone has the wealth required to do this, and the next best thing you could do as a parent is to teach them how to budget and invest. Through financial education,...[Read More]
Aussie families pocket thousands in childcare savings
26 March
The average Australian family will save more than $4000 a year in childcare fees as the federal government moves towards universal access to early education. Pressure has long been mounting on governments to improve childcare accessibility and...[Read More]
Election push for childcare as rural kids ‘held back’
12 March
One rural family faces a five-year waiting list for childcare, while another has a 130km drive to the closest centre and many others rely on grandparents for help. Mothers in rural Australia report quitting their jobs at schools and hospitals due to...[Read More]
Guiding adult children to contribute at home – fostering responsibility and independence
6 February
Many parents face the question of when their adult children living at home should start paying board and contributing to household expenses and chores as they transition into adulthood. The question of when and how much to charge, as well as the...[Read More]
A path to independence: guiding adult children to contribute at home
31 October
Many parents face the question of when their adult children living at home should start paying board and contributing to household expenses and chores as they transition into adulthood. The question of when and how much to charge, as well as the...[Read More]
Overcoming the cost of living: strategies for adult children moving out of home
17 October
The rising cost of living has become a significant challenge for adult children living at home and aspiring to move out. In many parts of the world, particularly in Australia, the cost of housing, groceries, transportation, and utilities has...[Read More]
Separation and divorce are fairly simple legal processes
23 May
No matter how sincere and pure people’s intentions are when they utter their marriage vows and say ‘I do’, there comes a time in some marriages when the relationship irretrievably breaks down. In such cases, separation is usually inevitable...[Read More]
Family law – separation and divorce
23 November
No matter how sincere and pure people’s intentions are when they utter their marriage vows and say ‘I do’, there comes a time in some marriages when the relationship irretrievably breaks down. In such cases, separation is usually inevitable...[Read More]
Helping teenage kids with independent living at home
20 April
As time passes, helping your teenage kids with independent living becomes more and more important. To help them with the transition, you can encourage them to live more independently at home. We show you how with some tips on giving them more...[Read More]
How parents can prepare for the cost of education in Australia
30 March
Education is a vital investment in your child’s future, but it can also be a significant financial burden for those who are unprepared. One study shows that although a large majority of Australian parents believe that education plays a significant...[Read More]
Why is it important to discuss inheritance planning with your family
4 February
While most people write wills, very few families discuss inheritance. Parents avoid discussing inheritance planning with their children due to the subject’s sensitivity. However, avoiding the conversation does more harm than good. For example,...[Read More]
Helping kids with living expenses
11 January
There’s a family event of sorts that gives parents mixed feelings of sadness, apprehension and relief — and children a lot of excitement: when a child leaves the proverbial nest. Now, this can happen early during your child’s teenage years or...[Read More]
Work from home opportunities can be for everyone in 2023
29 December
One of the few important things the pandemic has taught everyone is that it’s possible to be productive and earn a living from home. In fact, some companies have seen the benefits of remote working options and continue to offer them as part of...[Read More]