All of us make silly money mistakes at one stage or another, but some will affect your future more than others. It’s pretty common to make one or two questionable financial decisions when you’re young. But while some money mistakes are just a bit of fun and part of growing up, others can hang around… Read more »
The US Federal Reserve officially lifted interest rates last week. Here’s why US interest rates matter to Australians. By Matt Hopkins Interest rates are admittedly a pretty dry subject and usually devoid of anything resembling fun, but ultimately they affect all of us, even if you think you’re way too cool to take notice. Interest… Read more »
A ‘buy nothing’ week might seem trivial, but even curbing your spending for a short time can mean wins that go well beyond the savings. By Celina Siriyos My full-time job pays me once a month, which means twelve times a year I get to feel like a high roller. Suddenly I have the means… Read more »
Internships are a growing expectation for new graduates in many industries. But is working for free always a good idea? By Georgie Koch Graduating uni is really hard. Your education is over – the only kind if life you’ve known since you were five years old – and now it’s time to be a big… Read more »
Take it from someone who’s learnt the ins and outs of the sharemarket the hard way; it’s expensive, exhausting and a waste of time to learn your own investing lessons. By Alex Brophy They say financial markets have short memories, which is why they always seem to fall down the same holes. Rampant speculation, asset… Read more »
Self-made millionaires follow a tried and tested formula that embraces success and hard work, writes Zaki Ameer. By Zaki Ameer Zaki Ameer was never interested in academic life. He failed at school, and began his entrepreneurial journey by selling cassettes to classmates. After moving to Australia to study for a Bachelor of Business, a chance… Read more »
Spoiler alert: the reason you’re broke is because you’re trying to be someone you’re not. By Georgie Koch It’s hard enough to keep your spending in check when all you’re trying to do is curb your own needs and wants, let alone when you make the dreadful mistake of trying to keep up with the… Read more »
Too much of your money is being spent on overpriced goods that you can find far cheaper alternatives for. Here’s how to scale it back. By Daniella Doughan Sure, there are plenty of things I’m prepared to spend more on, like private health care, shoes, and fresh food. And like everyone, I’ve got my weaknesses… Read more »
A budget Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be as grim as it sounds. In fact, you can knock your partner’s socks off with these ideas… among other things… wink, wink. By Georgie Koch Ah love, ain’t it grand? The long walks, hand holding, having a backup plus-one for every event and lazy Saturday night in,… Read more »
If you’ve got a weakness for brand names, looking good can be a pricey pursuit. The good news is there are clever ways to cut your fashion costs. By Daniella Doughan If you love quality fashion you’re probably used to spending up big to look good. The top brands come at a lofty price, after… Read more »
