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A budget doesn’t have to be all doom and gloom. Factor in some mad money and keep the rewards coming. Sticking to a budget doesn’t mean you have to deprive yourself of life’s little luxuries, you just have to plan for them and keep impulse buying under control. Hopefully you’ll be inspired to stick to… Read more »
Christmas is usually about festive joy and fiscal stress. So, it’s time to make the most of the next 12 days of Christmas to limit any fiscal follies and ensure your gifts are financially fruitful. So here’s your 12-day action plan: 1. Gifts that don’t cost Be creative in your gift giving. Many parents with… Read more »
CoreLogic’s November property market analysis saw house values rise 1.3 per cent for the month – the 14th consecutive monthly rise – for an annual rise of 22 per cent. That means the median value of an Australian house has risen $126,000 in a year. That’s a $126,000 increase in the equity in your property, which means… Read more »
New research from CommBank has revealed that a quarter of Aussies have considered buying into a property share. When asked what was driving the property share trend, over two-thirds said affordability was the main reason. This was followed by buying a bigger/better property and spreading the financial risk if anything went wrong. Property share makes… Read more »
Ensuring your parents’ finances are in order is a big part of taking care of them in their old age. It’s a funny thing when you realise that your parents are old. It makes you reflect on their lives and it’s probably when the responsibility of care shifts to you looking after them. We’re talking… Read more »
Avoid the sting of credit cards at Christmas with these tips for staying on track. Tip #1: get the lowest-possible rate card you can. It happens every Christmas. We go on a Christmas shopping splurge and feel great… until the credit card bill arrives in January. Outstanding balances can provide a horrible financial sting. New… Read more »
Whether you’re schmoozing a salesperson on the showroom floor, or haggling a private seller for an old runabout, buying a car is an exciting time. But it can also be a financial minefield, and if you’re not careful it’s easy to end up hundreds – or even thousands – of dollars out of pocket. No… Read more »
If the boss knocks back your request for a pay rise, here are some non-cash benefits to ask for instead. I’ve talked about how to ask the boss for a pay rise, but it can be a long shot in the current climate. Many businesses are rebuilding after being financially decimated by lockdowns. That doesn’t… Read more »
I’m starting to get a lot of anecdotal evidence that the hot property market, particularly in Sydney, is cooling. Last weekend the combined capitals auction market experienced its second busiest week of the year, with 3,562 homes taken to auction – up 8.2 per cent. This week properties for sale are up again to 3,810.… Read more »
Super rules change, but if you want to maximise your superannuation, there are some key things to do no matter what. The rules and regulations around superannuation change often and you need to keep up with things. First things first, read your super statements when you receive them each month. That way you can check… Read more »
