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How to retire happy and still leave your kids an inheritance
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Opinion

How to retire happy and still leave your kids an inheritance

Many modern retirees are feeling tremendous pressure to pass money onto their children and grandchildren. Here’s how to manage expectations.

  • by Bec Wilson

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Mum jokes I won’t be left an inheritance. I might not mind
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Mum jokes I won’t be left an inheritance. I might not mind

Would you rather keep paying high taxes on your income, or more tax when you die?

  • by Millie Muroi
NAB shareholder takes bank to court in a bid to secure confidential papers

NAB shareholder takes bank to court in a bid to secure confidential papers

Diana Beere is fighting the bank in court to ensure it is true to its word on investing in coal mining before she passes her shares on to her descendants.

  • by Millie Muroi
When my kids inherit my shares, how much tax will they have to pay?

When my kids inherit my shares, how much tax will they have to pay?

If your kids are likely to be paying a meaningful amount of tax, it may be advantageous for you to rebalance your portfolio.

  • by Paul Benson
You’re not entitled to an inheritance, so here’s how to ask about it
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You’re not entitled to an inheritance, so here’s how to ask about it

The truth is, I wouldn’t wish an inheritance on anyone, but as generations get older, it’s a tough conversation many of us are having.

  • by Victoria Devine
In the midst of the grief of losing my mother, this is how I learned to cope

In the midst of the grief of losing my mother, this is how I learned to cope

Even though motivation, energy levels and clear thinking take a huge hit, and the thought of simply making a decision can be exhausting, getting going helps.

  • by Jane E Sullivan
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What should my daughter do with her $20,000 inheritance?

What should my daughter do with her $20,000 inheritance?

Coming into money early on in life can be a wonderful opportunity to learn about investing and financial markets.

  • by Paul Benson
I’m 40, single, and without children. Do I really need a will?

I’m 40, single, and without children. Do I really need a will?

There’s no reason to put your family through additional drama when you pass away, so it’s best to make up a simple will.

  • by Noel Whittaker
My bush property is too big for me to get the pension. What can I do?

My bush property is too big for me to get the pension. What can I do?

While being on acreage can be pleasant, the size of your property can risk stymieing your pension options.

  • by Paul Benson
Do I transfer property to my kids before I die, or leave it in the will?

Do I transfer property to my kids before I die, or leave it in the will?

Transferring property can have tax implications for both you and your children, so it’s worth weighing your options.

  • by Noel Whittaker
Will gifting money to our son mean we can’t get the pension?

Will gifting money to our son mean we can’t get the pension?

Early inheritances are well and good, but make sure you don’t regret gifting away money you might have actually needed.

  • by Paul Benson