Property
The Importance of Early Estate Planning
6 April
Estate planning is an essential yet often overlooked aspect of financial planning. For many Australians, it is seen as something to be dealt with later in life, if at all. However, estate planning should begin as early as possible to ensure a smooth...[Read More]
How changes in interest rates affect retirees and first-home buyers
30 March
Interest rates in Australia have a significant impact on the economy, with effects felt by a range of individuals, including retirees and first-home buyers. The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) sets these rates, with changes influenced by a range of...[Read More]
Know the Basics of Saving and Investing To Achieve Your Financial Goals
23 March
Do you struggle to pay your bills every month? Does it sometimes feel like you’re never going to earn enough money to save anything? Has your goal of financial freedom remained elusive through the years? Knowing and understanding the fundamentals...[Read More]
Overcome the Deposit Barrier With These 6 Tips
16 March
In Australia, the deposit barrier is a significant challenge for many people who wish to buy their own homes. Saving up for a deposit can be a daunting task, especially for first-time homebuyers. The good news is that there are various...[Read More]
Caravan Life: 3 Key Considerations to Live Off the Grid for Longer
16 February
One of the best things about Australia is that it offers avid caravanners plenty of opportunities to live off the grid and be one with nature. And with so many camping spots in the country, you might even be lucky enough to find an inexpensive or...[Read More]
Top 10 financial New Year’s resolutions to achieve in the new year
2 February
The new year is a perfect time to reflect on your achievements from the ending year and to plan for the new year. While you can also make resolutions for other aspects of life, financial success should be at the top of your list. Check if you...[Read More]
5 Ways to Live Your Best Life After Retirement
26 January
Have you ever thought about life after retirement? If you have, you most likely think about the best things in life: a happy family, good health and wealth. The only way to make this dream retirement a reality is to have the right retirement...[Read More]
Helping kids with living expenses
12 January
There’s a family event of sorts that gives parents mixed feelings of sadness, apprehension and relief — and children a lot of excitement: when a child leaves the proverbial nest. Now, this can happen early during your child’s teenage years or...[Read More]
How to help your child with their first home
15 December
In today’s economic climate, it’s increasingly common to help your child with their first home. In this article, we’re going to look at three options to help you do this. Why not take a look at the pros and cons of each and choose the one...[Read More]
Home price rebound likely: CoreLogic
14 December
The expected end of interest rate hikes could soon see the property market rebound. The residential property market has been cooling off from lofty heights reached in the late stages of the pandemic, falling 2.3 per cent in the year to...[Read More]
How to save money around the home during times of rising interest rates
3 November
With interest rates rising almost everywhere, including Australia, people have begun tightening their purse strings as best they can. However, decreasing spending to ensure your expenses match your reduced budget could mean barely any savings or...[Read More]
6 Tips on teaching your kids about investment
20 October
How to Teach Your Kids About Investment As a parent, you want what’s best for your children. This is why you teach them about cleanliness, health, nutrition, good behaviour, the value of education and so on. But how come very few parents take the...[Read More]
Should I rent or should I buy? (The pros and cons of each with rising interest rates).
13 October
Should I Rent or Buy? While the Australian economy was significantly affected by COVID for the past two years, the residential property market continued to boom, with many families and first-home buyers taking advantage of affordable pricing and low...[Read More]
Older renters being forced into aged care
15 September
Older Australian renters are being pushed prematurely into aged care due to high costs, insecurity and insufficient quality of housing, a new report has found. A national survey of 500 people aged over 50 conducted by Anglicare Australia found...[Read More]
Family law – separation and divorce in Australia
1 September
No matter how sincere and pure people’s intentions are when they utter their marriage vows and say ‘I do’, there comes a time in some marriages when the relationship irretrievably breaks down. In such cases, separation is usually inevitable...[Read More]