Love and money is always tricky but it seems millions of Australians are happy to keep their spending habits a secret from their partner. Almost 20 per cent of us aren’t honest about spending. A new Canstar survey asked Aussies how much money they feel is acceptable to spend without telling a partner. The results… Read more »
After 11 years of interest rate cuts down to record low levels, interest rate rises are about to start, which could hurt many borrowers. But there are four things you can do to lessen the pain of interest rate rises. It’s worth exploring these so you don’t end up paying more in interest than you… Read more »
If you’re risk averse, investing can feel very overwhelming – but if you pick the right investments, it doesn’t have to stress you out. One of the highlights of my day is hosting The Call at midday AEDT on www.ausbiz.com.au. Viewers send in shares they want an opinion on and I put those suggestions to an… Read more »
Data shows that Australians have never been wealthier and our household finances are in the best shape they’ve been for years. If that’s the case, why is it so hard to make ends meet? Retirees and families are feeling the pinch because while their assets (superannuation and property) have been rising in value, interest rates… Read more »
Knowing the answers to these questions will help you start investing, as well as sleep better night after night. So, you’ve got some cash set aside and want to start investing. Hopefully you’ve made this decision with the help of a financial adviser, but you may have decided to go it alone. Either way, there… Read more »
If you’re one of the 13.6 million Aussies with private health insurance, we’ve got some bad news: health insurance premiums are about to go up again. Premiums across the industry will increase by an average of 2.7 per cent, with government calculations putting the average increase to families at $125.84. But Compare Club’s analysis of its… Read more »
Understanding the emotion of the markets is just as important as getting a handle on the fundamentals. Here are my top strategies to cope with volatile sharemarkets. Don’t panic Stay calm. Get some good, sound advice from a stockbroker, financial planner or wise, investment-savvy friend or relative. Never forget markets are simply a collection of… Read more »
There’s no doubt that 2021 has been a difficult year for many of us, but a prosperous 2022 is still within reach. Chances are you finished 2021 with more savings, but also more trepidation. The past couple of years have been a roller-coaster for all of us – finances included. Skyrocketing property prices have sent… Read more »
The excitement of treating the ones we love with presents can quickly turn into a Christmas debt hangover of epic proportions. It seemed like such a good idea at the time – the iPhone 13 Pro for your partner, an expensive coffee machine for Dad, the silk scarf for Mum, not to mention the endless… Read more »
Are you game enough to have your money skills judged by the financially ‘naughty’ or ‘nice’ Christmas rules? ‘Tis the season where children around the world are judged on whether they are “naughty” or “nice”… and their reward from Santa is based on the result. The threat of Santa’s retribution is always a great stick for… Read more »
