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If you want to reduce your home and contents insurance premiums, you need to know exactly what you’re insuring. First up, when’s the last time you had a wander around your house and assessed the value of what’s inside? The carpets, curtains, electronics (TVs, computers, home entertainment etc), furniture, clothes… fill in the blanks. Now… Read more »
I hate investing in October because it seems to be the month when sharemarkets crash. But is it fact or fiction? I’m not alone in thinking investing in October is a bogey month, and September isn’t much better. My mates at CommSec decided to research whether my fear is founded or not. They found over… Read more »
The average mortgage has increased substantially as the property market continues to cook. During the week APRA took steps to cool things down. Both Reserve Bank Australia (RBA) and the federal treasurer have said they won’t increase interest rates to cool the overheated property market. They want the states to do it by allowing more… Read more »
If you constantly feel stressed about money, it might be because you’re living on top of a financial cliff. That’s because when it comes to money, simple mistakes can have serious consequences. Some people seem to prefer to fail first before changing their approach, but that can be an expensive way to learn. Over time… Read more »
If you want to build your own Future Fund for kids or your grandkids, these are the stocks experts currently recommend you buy. I often get asked by parents and grandparents about stocks to invest in to build a portfolio to help pay for the future education and costs of raising children. As I have… Read more »
Over the last two weeks the most common financial question I’ve been asked is “why should I be concerned about the collapse of Evergrande?” My first response is to remind people of the old Lehman Brothers investment bank in the US. It collapsed in 2007 and started the financial dominoes falling which led to the… Read more »
As well a joy and passion, art can also be a worthy long-term investment. Collectable art expert Kerry-Anne Blanket talks us through the best way to invest in art and why you should. I’m not art expert, but I do like buying pieces which appeal to me and I take an interest in art auctions.… Read more »
As you know I’m all about being sensible with our money, and encourage others to do the same. Still, I reckon there’s a difference between being financially prudent and being a bit of a cheapskate. It’s not a good look. Shirking your round at the bar is one example of a savings strategy that wanders… Read more »
This week’s steep sell-off in global sharemarkets is a good reminder to have a shopping list ready of Australian stocks you’d buy in a market pullback. What’s a market pullback? A market pullback is a temporary pause or dip in an asset’s overall trend. It’s when a share price that’s being going up, pauses or… Read more »
While credit card debt has been significantly reduced over the past few years, 28 per cent of credit card users say they wouldn’t be able to manage their finances without one. So, what can you do to manage your credit card better? RBA figures show that Australia’s national credit card debt clocks in at over… Read more »
