One fact of life is certain, we don’t stay young forever. As we grow older, everyday tasks can become tiresome; we suffer inevitable aches and pains and often have difficulty remembering things. But the ageing process should be seen as a privilege. We have retirement to look forward to, access to good healthcare and the […]
Comparing Loans: What to look out for!
With so many loan options and an increasingly complex market, it can be hard to pick the best loan for your needs. There are many different factors to consider when it comes to choosing loans. In this article, we outline the features you need to look out for when comparing loan options. The Loan Type […]
How women can build their financial literacy
Recent studies show that more than two in five Australians lack confidence when it comes to financial decision making. The Federal Government believes this is largely due to a lack of financial literacy within the community, which is why it has developed the National Financial Literacy strategy. This initiative aims to motivate Australians of all ages, […]
It’s time to close the gender superannuation gap
In an ideal world, we’d retire from work when we felt like it, free to travel the world, take up a new interest or just relax. But, many women don’t have that luxury. They are living longer than men but retire with 37% less superannuation. And for vast numbers that could mean restricted choices about […]
Federal Budget 2019: What it means for you
The Federal Treasurer, the Hon. Josh Frydenberg MP, delivered the 2019 Federal Budget on 2 April 2019. As widely predicted, the announcement included a range of tax cuts for both individuals and businesses. The Treasurer also announced increased funding for regulators to encourage tax and superannuation compliance, a number of positive changes to superannuation, and […]
Why bother to plan?
You’ve heard the old saying: Failing to plan is planning to fail (if you haven’t you have now!) Or how about this one? If you don’t know where you are going any road will get you there. It’s all in the planning We don’t get in a taxi without directions, we don’t start cooking without knowing […]
6 ways to navigate your finances in your 40s
Although marriage, mortgage, and young children may have characterised your 30s, your 40s often feature growing responsibilities and ever-competing priorities. Your parents are older, your mortgage is still on foot, children’s education costs are growing, and though retirement may seem a distant reality, planning for that reality becomes an important consideration. The good news is […]
Super is your time, your money and your future lifestyle.
It is time to give your super the respect it deserves. There truly is something almost magical out there in the world of investing. It’s called compounding interest, and it’s very simple. It’s just the combination of time and money, and how they work so well together, when used in the right sequence. I’m sure […]
Joined up finances
Being open about money is pretty important in a successful relationship. Secret spending and other forms of financial infidelity can become issues serious enough to threaten your whole relationship. Working towards shared financial goals, on the other hand, is almost guaranteed to help both partners feel more positive about a future together. Getting on the same page with your […]
Four ways to declutter your finances
Ready to discover the life changing magic of simplifying your money management? Taking the lead from minimalism guru Marie Kondo, we bring you a step-by-step guide to applying decluttering principles to your finances. Less really is more Of course, we’re not talking about giving all your money away to make life simpler. But simplifying your […]
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