The season for giving

The season for giving

Tis the season for giving and International Volunteer Day on December 5 reminded us that now is the perfect time to consider how we can contribute. Launched in 1985, this year it had a theme of ‘Solidarity through volunteering’. With millions of people already...
Where there’s a will (and genuine savings), there’s a way

Where there’s a will (and genuine savings), there’s a way

Inheritances can be a bittersweet part of life. But an inheritance alone won’t always cut it when applying for a home loan. Having genuine savings can help show lenders you’ve got what it takes to meet mortgage repayments. With many older Australians having...