When considering the financial position they’ve achieved in retirement, many Australian retirees share the same opinion: “I wish I’d saved more.”
For some people, keeping up with day-to-day living expenses and staying on top of debts is challenging enough, and … read more
Whether you want to change the world or just reduce your impact on it, it seems more and more of us are considering the provenance of what we buy and how it’s produced when making purchasing decisions.
And the best … read more
For decades real estate not only delivered security and comfort to bring up Australian families but also a cast-iron vehicle for wealth building, seemingly immune from the ups and downs experienced by other types of investment.
But then came the … read more
It’s the getaway you take when a getaway’s out of the question – the staycation. Whether it’s venturing out locally and returning each evening, or taking a few nights to explore places within driving distance of home, the staycation is … read more
If it is indeed better to give than to receive, then Australians are a happy lot. According to the Financial Planning Association of Australia, 85% of us find more joy in giving gifts to others than in getting them ourselves.… read more
When you’re looking at properties it’s hard not to pick features you love. A great view. Beautiful leafy garden and pool. Moments from the beach. But purchasing an investment property is very different from purchasing your own home. You have … read more
Debt consolidation is the process of consolidating all your existing debt into a single loan rather than pay them off as multiple loans each with their rates of interest. On a surface level, it might make things easier to manage … read more
Picture the scene. You’ve moved past the honeymoon period of a new relationship and you think this could finally be the one.
You’re starting to think about the medium-term future and setting up your lives together.
So you’re at your … read more
Making renovations on your home can be both exciting and exhausting. Whether you are adding a spare room or sharpening the look of your kitchen it is rewarding to see the transformation. That is why we have made a list … read more
If your partner has expressed that you’re a bit of a letdown when it comes to managing money, here are some pointers for when financial opposites attract.
Depending on what stage of life you’re at, you and your other half … read more