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Seasonal Spending

22 Nov 2023

Christmas often delivers a king hit to finances when you’re on a fixed income, and as if that wasn’t enough, then comes the summer holidays. This time of year often stretches us financially, as we tend to entertain and go out more.

 

Why going guarantor on your child's loan may not be a good idea

25 Oct 2023

It’s estimated that roughly 60 percent of first home buyers receive some kind of financial assistance from their parents. That makes the ‘Bank of Mum and Dad’ (BOMAD) Australia's ninth biggest lender, with around $35 billion in outstanding loans. For generous parents, there’s substantial risk attached to this largesse.

 

It’s time to tap into the amazing power of dividends

27 Sep 2023

When it comes to investing, many investors focus solely on share price movement. But an increasing share price is not the only way to make money in equities.

Plug your budget leaks so you can sleep well at night

23 Aug 2023

Drains on your budget can be so insidious; you hardly notice the money leaving your account until suddenly you find yourself with a gaping hole. How did it get there? One financial drip at a time.

 

How to enjoy more of your money right now

26 Jul 2023

Here's a familiar saying most people have heard of: “You can’t take it with you when you go.” But have every really thought about what it means?

Inflation: the hidden threat to your retirement savings

28 Jun 2023

Inflation can reduce the value of your money, and how much you can spend to fund your golden years. Wondering why that is? We’ve got you covered.

 

Securing peace of mind: exploring the importance of life insurance for retirees

26 May 2023

If you’re about to retire – or are a few years off – planning for retirement is essential to having a comfortable and restful post-work life. We need to figure out our timing, what lifestyle we’re considering and how we’re going to fund our retirement and prepare for future living cost increases. We also have to plan and structure our finances for the future. That also includes thinking about life insurance.

 

10 free apps that will save you money at the supermarket

24 May 2023

The cost of groceries has noticeably risen over the past few years – up as high as 25 per cent in the past year alone.

An annual money day could save you thousands each year

26 Apr 2023

Forget the “to do” list, it’s the “get around to one day” list that really weighs a person down. You know the one. It lists admin task after admin task that you know you should be doing but, for whatever reason, you always decide today is not the day. Too busy, too overwhelmed, too bored.

 

The best ways to loan your adult kids money

22 Mar 2023

Crazy statistic: the Bank of Mum and Dad (BOMD) is Australia’s ninth biggest mortgage lender. In fact, a whopping 60 per cent of first home buyers rely on their parents to enter the property market. And mortgages aren’t the only loans BOMD are issuing – cars and travel are frequently funded as well.

 

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