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A house that is uninhabited will fall into further disrepair without renovation.

Will my mother lose her pension if we sell her dilapidated house?

Financial expert George Cochrane answers readers' questions.

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Unfair treatment for defined benefit pensions

Financial expert Noel Whittaker answers readers' questions.

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What type of private pension should we take?

Financial expert George Cochrane answers readers' questions.

Credit card companies will often entice new users with a honeymoon offer.

How banks cash in with parallel deals

How consumer finance companies cash in with parallel deals.

The rules on how long age pensioners can spend overseas are changing.

Can I get the age pension and move overseas?

Financial expert George Cochrane answers readers' questions.

Pocket money can help teach children about how to handle money, but only if you set clear rules.

Nicole helps… get your kids learning and earning

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon reveals the best bank accounts for kids.

Illustration: Simon Letch

Ask Noel: will our age pension rise or fall in 2017?

Financial expert Noel Whittaker answers readers' questions.

Illustration: Simon Letch

Ask Noel: does Centrelink count the aged care deposit?

Financial expert Noel Whittaker answers readers' questions.

Don't be afraid to find a new accountant.

Help! My accountant is useless

A reader notices constant errors in their accountant's work, but is scared a change might trigger an audit.

Don't hide your money from your spouse. Illustration: Simon Letch

Nicole helps ... get a couple on the same financial page

A reader asks: How can I stop my wife spending all our money?

Illustration: Simon Letch

My adult son is living at home. How can he maximise his savings?

Financial expert Noel Whittaker answers readers' questions.

A reader is fed up with working and keen to retire in her 50s.

Should we dissipate assets to maximise our age pension?

Financial expert George Cochrane answers readers' questions.

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Will we get a health care card if we lose our part pension?

Financial expert Noel Whittaker answers readers' questions.

It helps to cut up old credit cards when trying to climb out of debt.

Nicole helps… beat a $20,000 credit card debt

How to avoid bankruptcy with smart credit repair and a good 0 per cent balance transfer credit card.

Centrelink expects pensioners to report varying income and also an inheritance within 14 days.

How to report variable income and inheritances to Centrelink

Financial expert George Cochrane answers readers' questions.

Many removal companies write into their contracts that payment is required before they hand over your things.

Nicole helps … get a reader's furniture back

What can you do if a removalist company is holding your belongings for ransom?

Winding up a self-managed super fund is complicated.

The legal minefield of winding up a DIY super fund

Financial expert George Cochrane answers readers' questions.

Illustration: Joe Benke

How can I protect my nest egg in the face of the super changes?

Financial expert Noel Whittaker answers readers' questions.

Illustration: Joe Benke

Ask Noel: what should a 22-year-old do with her money?

Financial expert Noel Whittaker answers readers' questions.

Only a registered credit provider can record a payment default on your credit file.

Nicole helps ... a reader escape a dodgy debt collection demand

Why you don't need to pay for services delivered without "due care and skill".

Rather than negative gearing, why not earn a profit on your investments and pay income tax? You're still ahead.

Negative gearing isn't all it's cracked up to be

Financial expert George Cochrane answers readers' questions.

Illustration: Simon Letch

Is this super option too good to be true?

Financial expert Noel Whittaker answers readers' questions.

A couple in their 60s dreams of finishing with the world of work and travelling around Australia.

A couple poised for retirement plans to 'hit the road'

Financial expert George Cochrane answers readers' questions.

Growing numbers of Australians are renting their homes and investing elsewhere.

Catherine left an abusive ex and wants to rebuild her finances

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon has a new column helping fight financial injustice.

Illustration: Simon Letch

Ask Noel: can I increase my pension by buying a jetty?

Financial expert Noel Whittaker answers readers' questions.

A friend paying board will reduce your pension, but it would be worth it if the company is good.

Are my self-managed super fund investments safe?

Financial expert George Cochrane answers readers' questions.

St George is now owned by Westpac, making it part of the big four banking groups.

Nicole helps ... with a mortgage masterclass

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon has a new column tackling consumer finance issues.

Trying to time the market is foolish.

The perils of timing the market for investors

Financial expert Noel Whittaker answers readers' emails.

Illustration: Michael Mucci

The best way to give property to your children

Financial expert George Cochrane answers readers' questions.

You can usually negotiate a discount from the Big 4 banks, but there are still better deals from smaller lenders.

Beware the $61,282 remortgage mistake everyone makes

Money educator Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon tackles readers' consumer finance problems in a new column.

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