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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 latest iPhone for your partner, an expensive coffee machine for Dad, the silk scarf for Mum, not to mention the endless pressies… 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 »
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 »
