Anthony Keane

Seven out of 10 parents aged over 50 intend to leave their children an early inheritance, but many worry they do not have enough to make their gift worthwhile.

A last-minute rush is under way by Australians to file their tax returns before October 31’s deadline to avoid potentially-painful penalties, and there is a new warning for rental property investors following a spike in deductions.

Almost four million Australians will see their private health insurance premiums increase in two weeks, amid a trend of policy increases outside their traditional April 1 date.