Kids & money
Letting go of my daughter has given me a remarkable gift
Her absence was necessary. It was her path to forging her own life.
- by Robyn Holland
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Opinion
Opinion
Can you put a price on having kids? For many, the answer is yes
Birth rates in Australia are declining, which, given the exorbitant cost of having children, should come as no surprise.
- by Victoria Devine
Early inheritance a golden ticket that can backfire
Estate planning needs to be a crucial part of wealth transfers and hard conversations need to occur sooner rather than later.
- by Justin Dowd
Opinion
Parenting
Renowned for their stench, teen boys are now experts on designer fragrances
It used to be that the pungent and distinct waft of a teen’s body odour would be covered by overly generous sprays of Lynx. Now, tween boys are turning to Dior to mask their B.O.
- by Shona Hendley
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Childcare
WA childcare service accused of taking tens of thousands from parents
Consumer Protection is warning WA families to steer clear after at least 37 disgruntled customers claim to have lost more than $37,000 between them.
- by Michael Genovese
I was born from an extramarital affair. This is how my life has played out
My dad’s name wasn’t even on my birth certificate, but I was intent on not erasing him completely from my life.
- by Shona Hendley
When did motherhood become a performance sport?
The internet is awash with different versions of the role. From the yummy mummy, curating my Insta-squares like a magazine, to the tiger or freebirth mum.
- by Rachael Mogan McIntosh
When the honeymoon ended: How Shenane’s pilfered bank account ended with her in a coma
She now deals with lifelong injuries. But like so many others, the full-blown domestic violence she faced started with some seemingly small financial red flags.
- by Hamish Hastie
Opinion
Budgeting
Five tricks I use to make my kids great money managers - without them knowing
Teaching kids a bit about budgeting and delayed gratification can help set them up for future wealth and wellbeing.
- by Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
I lapped Australia in a caravan and signed a book deal in the same year
As I set off on the adventure of a lifetime, I never dreamed my writing career was also set to soar.
- by Claire van Ryn
Opinion
Parenting
Why being an empty-nester is not my idea of fun
Yes, it brings greater freedom, a cleaner home and more time, but having all your children leave home does not necessarily mean new-found happiness. In fact, it’s overrated.
- by Christopher Bantick