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Lifestages: Having a baby

Having a baby is exciting for families but there’s no denying it is expensive. And with the potential drop from two incomes to one this can place an even bigger strain on the family budget. That’s why it’s important to be financially prepared for the pitter-patter of little feet.

Lifestages: The job chop

Maria Bekiaris outlines your rights if you are made redundant

Super – get choosy

Maria Bekiaris looks at how to pick the right fund

Bottom line: Streamlining insurance options

Should you put all your eggs in one basket?

Lifestages: Buying your first home

Buying your first home is exciting, but it’s important to think with your head and not just your heart.

Does investing in vintage cars pay?

If you know one thing about cars and investing, it's probably this: a car is a depreciating asset.

Yes, you can afford to buy a property — here's how

Yes, housing affordability is at an all-time low. But that doesn't mean your dreams of being a homeowner are dead. Follow our guide — from affordability to interest rates — to find out how.

Bringing up baby: financial checklist for new parents

When I had my first baby the family finances were the last thing on my mind.

Formals and schoolies: Teens should share the cost

There are some big expenses for parents when teenagers reach their last years of high school. Coming up in the next couple of months are two rites of passage – schoolies week and the school formal.

How much will divorce cost you?

There are two truths in life: love hurts, and divorce costs. The good news is that broken hearts mend, and the cost of a divorce could be as little as $432, if you play your cards (and maybe your pre-nup) right.

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