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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 »
Astute investors watch for warning signs that indicate when share prices are heading for a drop. No matter which company you’re investing in, there’s always an element of risk. Anyone who tells you otherwise has found a crystal ball or is telling porkies. If a company suddenly downgrades their profit forecast or a big contract… Read more »
Warren Buffett has been very busy selling shares and switching to cash, indicating that he thinks the sharemarket is at “peak greed”. Buffett is regarded as one of the world’s best investors. The 91 year old runs an investment company called Berkshire Hathaway based in Omaha, Nebraska… he’s known as the Oracle of Omaha. I… Read more »
Asking your boss for more money isn’t a casual conversation. Instead, to get that pay rise, you need a careful plan and strategy. It is a delicate time right now. Most bosses have been through almost two years of financial hell with lockdowns sending many of them broke. If they’ve survived they are trying to… Read more »
What does ‘enough money’ mean? In truth, there’s no magic number, but there are ways to tell if you have enough for you. Most Australians dream of being rich. To be so ‘well off’ that they don’t have to worry about money. They idolise celebrities who seemingly have it all. They try to keep up… Read more »
