Each week we ask a question to help you focus on an area of your finances that might need a closer look. This week: How can I stick to my money resolutions? Okay, so where did the first two weeks of the new year actually go? It feels like one minute you’re lighting sparklers to… Read more »
Turns out that saving the environment and money are one and the same. Living a more sustainable lifestyle often means going back to basics. Doing things ‘the way grandma did them’ is good for the planet, and it turns out it’s good for your savings as well. That’s because making the eco-friendly choice to reuse,… Read more »
The ‘lose weight, get fit’ resolutions you’ve set for the year could be the key to improve your wealth as well. Hands up if your new year’s resolutions include some kind of combination of: lose weight get fit give up drinking get more sleep? Me! All of the above! Every year I think I’m going… Read more »
Reckon you can’t save $10,000 this year? This 52-week savings challenge knows you can. There are so many reasons to save $10,000 by the end of the year. You might be saving towards your first home deposit, paying off a debt, going on a holiday, growing your super balance, or even taking your first leap… Read more »
Merry Christmas! It truly is the most wonderful time of the year – but also the most expensive. Try not to let thoughts of how much you’ve spent to enjoy the season get on top of you. What’s done, is done. The best Christmas gift you can give yourself this year is the gift of… Read more »
Getting amongst the crowds at the Boxing Day sales is almost as traditional as Christmas itself. Boxing Day as a day-after-Christmas holiday started in the UK and its origins are debated. The most likely reason the holiday started as ‘boxing day’ was to honour servants and errand boys. Traditionally, the day after Christmas was the… Read more »
Each week we ask a question to help you focus on an area of your finances that might need a closer look. As we wrap up the series for this year, we want you to ask: What’s one thing I can do to improve my finances next year? Working through our finances can feel daunting… Read more »
Keep ignoring your superannuation and you’ll most likely lose out. Instead, put a decent super plan into place and really optimise your nest egg. UniSuper opened its doors to everyone in July this year. The fund has been exclusive to the higher education and research sector for over 40 years to great acclaim, and now… Read more »
Budget-friendly last minute gift ideas that don’t smack of ‘forgot about you, take these chocolates’. Everyone knows the thought only counts if it’s a good thought. Giving someone a candle or a bottle of wine is nice, but it’s not a good thought. It’s a ‘whoops I forgot to get you a present so here’s… Read more »
While it feels impossible to save money these school holidays, it can be done. Here’s how to keep costs down while the kids live it up. School holiday spending can get out of hand. A couple of trips to the movies, a few lunches out, throw in a special activity like a theme park visit… Read more »
