Guide to Paid Parental Leave scheme
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household & budget
Find out if you qualify and what you will be entitled to in our at-a-glance guide to Australia’s Paid Parental Leave scheme.
Five steps to a successful budget
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household & budget
Whether you are saving for a better car, buying a bigger home, or paying
down debt, a budget is essential to achieving your goals. Here are some tips ...
Tips to save money on your electricity bill
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household & budget
Making changes in the house can save you money,
reduce your carbon footprint and lead to improvement in the environment. Here are some tips ...
What is life insurance and do I need it?
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household & budget
If you've got a family you'll want to feel secure knowing that if
anything happens to you, they won't be left to struggle financially.
Life insurance case study: Natasha's story
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household & budget
Life insurance can be a tough topic to chat about with your family - but it is important. Here's how one family coped financially after a tragedy.
The different types of life insurance
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household & budget
Life insurance isn't as simple as you think. There are actually a few
types of insurance that come under the 'life insurance' banner. Learn more here ...
9 things to check when buying your new family car!
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household & budget
If you're upgrading your family you may also need to upgrade your car! But just what do you need to consider when buying a family car. Here is our checklist ...
Talking with your employer about Parental Leave
Are you planning on taking maternity leave under the new Paid Parental Leave scheme? Here are some tips of what you need to discuss with your employer ...
New baby paperwork checklist
You leave hospital with a newborn in one hand and a pile of paperwork in the other. As if caring for your little one isn't time-consuming enough ...
Paid Parental Leave vs Baby Bonus: Which will you choose?
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household & budget
Are you still confused about Paid Parental Leave? Not
sure whether you'd be better off just claiming Baby Bonus? Here are some tips to help you decide.
Paid Parental Leave case studies
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pregnancy
Are you still trying to get your head around Paid Parental Leave? These hypothetical case studies might help you to work out whether you are eligible.
Secret cash for clever mums and dads
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household & budget
Do you need cash to help develop your product or idea? We explain the 4 easy steps to getting funding back from the government so you can do just that.
Paid Parental Leave checklist
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pregnancy
Ensure you have planned for your new arrival with our Paid Parental Leave checklist - your countdown to getting all that paperwork in order!
Why children are a trigger for life insurance
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household & budget
Having children is a trigger for
life insurance. It's not about tempting fate. It's about
protecting your family's lifestyle.
Eating seasonally
Eating cherries shipped in from the US in winter is not
only unsustainable but can cause disharmony within the body! Here are tips on eating seasonally.
Maternity leave checklist
Combining work and family life takes planning. By considering our maternity leave checklist, you can begin to form a plan for maternity leave and parental leave.
Maternity leave entitlements in Australia
So you're planning to take maternity leave! Use this information as a starting point then ensure you confirm details for your specific situation.
Guide to government family benefit payments
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household & budget
Having a baby is expensive. Read our guide to government family benefit payments to ensure you receive the financial assistance you are entitled to.
How to afford a baby
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household & budget
Mother and financial planner Justine Davies takes you step-by-step through the financial minefield of starting a family.
Renovator's guide to success
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household & budget
Before you start renovating it pays to understand common problems and how to manage them, not to mention how much to spend!
