Read MoreBefore you join the rush to buy Toilet Paper, you will want to read this. It is important that when looking at your own investment portfolios, you keep in mind that through our advice, you have invested in quality assets for the long term.
These five podcasts will challenge your thinking about wealth, spending, business and retirement.
Read More
Your spending habits in the first five years of retirement will be crucial when it comes to protecting that all important nest egg, new research shows.
Read More
Feeling that you need to be more frugal after our unusual summer holidays, and not sure where to start? Why not do a Frugal February challenge.
February is a good time to make savings as it is the shortest month of the year (even in a leap year like 2020).
Read More
Interest rates may be at their lowest since the 1950s, but high property prices make climbing onto the first rung of the property ladder no easy feat. The good news is that help is at hand.
The home loan industry, with state and federal governments, is pitching in with new products to give first home buyers a leg-up.
Read More
Simplify your credit card debt
Having multiple credit cards means more debt and more stress. Here's how to get rid of your debt and feel the stress melt away.
Read More
The New Year is a great time to set some good financial goals. But don't go crazy. Be sure to set small realistic goals that will help you work toward your larger goals.
You may want to start with a large goal such as buying a house or retiring early and then look at the things you will need to do to reach that larger goal. Regardless of your goal, it's wise to set up a support system to make it easier to reach your financial goals. It's also important to measure your progress periodically throughout the year.
Read More
The festive season is a time to spread good cheer but, for many of us, it brings along its fair share of stress, thanks largely to the costs of buying food and gifts for family and friends.
According to the Reserve Bank of Australia, 27% of credit card holders will still be paying off their 2018 Christmas credit card debt in January 2020 - and yet another Christmas will arrive in between. Planning and tracking are the secrets to making Christmas bearable for your budget.
Now is the time to get on top of it. Make a budget, set some boundaries with the family, do thorough research and take advantage of the best deals available.
Read More
For the first time ever, Australia's household-debt-to-income has exceeded 190% after roughly tripling since the late 1980s. This means the average Australian household is holding debt that's almost double their disposable income.
The fact is a lot of us have debts we need to keep under control, but this debt often rises over the festive season as we buy gifts, host family and friends, and travel.
Debt can be detrimental to your financial success if you are not careful in managing it.
Here are some tips on how to manage debt responsibly and avoid the new year debt hangover.
Read More
Save yourself this Christmas
If the festive season usually leaves you out of pocket and feeling like you spent more time and money battling the crowds than relaxing with friends and loved ones, why not simplify things this year?
Here are some quick and easy tips to help you enjoy the holiday season without breaking the bank.
Read More
Don't rule it out. The tax office has warned it will be a key area it's focusing on as we lodge this year's returns.
While many people can legitimately claim costs associated with using their car for work purposes, the ATO is concerned that some are claiming things they shouldn't or over-inflating their claims to get a bigger refund.
Read More
Blended families should take a holistic approach to estate planning and how they pass on their wealth because getting it wrong can cause irreparable damage to their finances and their family relationships.
Tax effectiveness and asset protection are important, but so too are legacy and the preservation of family bonds.
Read More