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Struggling with the 24/7 nature of managing your money? You don’t have to go it alone. Just like a brilliant footy team, having the right people in the right positions can make all the difference. Whether you need advice on investing, budgeting, or getting ahead for retirement, building a ‘financial dream team’ around you can… Read more »
In a sign of how tough Australian households are finding the cost-of-living crisis, almost a million Aussies are working a second job to earn extra income – that’s a record 6.65 per cent of all workers. When Libby and I were raising four young kids, money was always tight. We decided from the start that… Read more »
The lead-up to Christmas is frantic but for most people life slows down between Santa and the New Year which is a great time to plan a financial reboot. Taking the financial stress out of your life will transform the way you live. You’ll be happier and have more confidence to take on the world.… Read more »
The summer holidays are the perfect time to get on top of your finances. Here’s how. Life admin – those seemingly small but never-ending tasks like paying your bills, lodging tax returns and sorting out household paperwork – can creep until you’re positively drowning in stress. It’s no surprise that a recent survey revealed 75… Read more »
Something fascinating is happening at the moment in the luxury dwelling market. Say hello to the newly crowned suburbs. It’s the top end of the property market in Sydney and Melbourne where values are softening the most, while more affordable areas are holding up pretty well. Even so, it’s hard to believe the prices still… Read more »
Financial scammers who lure victims on Facebook will now find it more difficult. And it’s about time. Meta is at long last cracking down on financial scams. Something they should have done years ago but which has taken pressure from the Government, the ACCC, media and the public to force action. As you know, fake… Read more »
Cash, travel, debit or credit cards? Why you should think about your money when travelling. Planning an overseas trip is exciting, but sorting out your money can feel like a bit of a minefield. Gone are the days of stuffing your wallet with traveller’s cheques. These days, you’ve got a mix of more modern options… Read more »
Australians have the highest proportion of variable home loans in the world, but is it time to switch to a fixed rate home loan, or have a cocktail of fixed and variable? I know that sounds crazy when there is huge anticipation for a cut in interest rates from the Reserve Bank on the horizon.… Read more »
Talking to your parents about their will is one of those conversations that no one really ever wants to have. But it’s important that we do. Let’s face it – death and money aren’t exactly the most popular topics for casual dinner chats. But if you don’t tackle it now, you risk running into serious… Read more »
A terrific report from Ray White chief economist, Nerida Conisbee, has us thinking about the outlook of Australia’s two-speed property market. There are two distinct markets at the moment, although both are showing signs of slowdown. The coolest markets are Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne and Hobart with these cities having increased on average by 2.9 per… Read more »
