Humans are creatures of habit, and unfortunately when it comes to money many of us have picked up a few bad traits over the years. Our money mindset can really make a difference to our life. However, we all have the power to change, and if you make an effort to ingrain positive financial habits into your life chances are… Read more »
You’re fit and healthy, in the prime of your life. So why should you be thinking about aged care and retirement now? The simple answer: retiring in style doesn’t happen without a plan… According to Assyat David, Director at Aged Care Steps, retiring in style is precisely the reason you should be contemplating what you… Read more »
Budgeting, home loans, fixtures and furnishing, auctions and inspections, there is so much to consider when you’re buying your ‘dream home’. It can be easy to lose sight of the big picture. If you’re in the market buying your dream home, it pays to have a plan. Follow these steps and you’ll be able to… Read more »
Success or failure when it comes to investing often comes down to our personal psychological traits, and the way we make decisions, rather than the actual quality of investments themselves. These traits can quickly lead us down a path to bad investment decisions. It’s our state of mind, our emotional wellbeing and personal traits which… Read more »
It’s one of those financial nightmares we all hope doesn’t come true… running out of money in retirement. Outliving your wealth adds an unwelcome level of stress at a time when you’re financially vulnerable. Without a regular income stream from a wage, and limited employment opportunities, it is near impossible to rebuild if you run… Read more »
It can be exciting to find your ‘dream home’, but is it really a home you can afford? Many first home buyers quickly discover that their dream home has turned into a nightmare. That’s because they max their borrowing power to the hilt and then struggle to pay back their home loan. You don’t want… Read more »
Did you miss this week’s Facebook Live session with David Koch? Watch the segment now as he gives a rundown on this week’s economic updates and answers questions from his audience on Facebook. Questions answered this week: What are the best ways to make sales for small businesses still trying to meet monthly targets under the backdrop… Read more »
Nothing can tear a relationship apart more than financial issues. Managing money together can set couples against each other and fester into something incredibly destructive. We’ve been married over 40 years and, at different times, endured significant financial hardship. We’ve found that it is so much easier to cope with these strains if you have… Read more »
Success in your career or managing your money can be so much easier with a little help from others. Tapping in to someone else’s expertise and experience can provide invaluable guidance. That’s why mentors are important. They have been so important in both our lives and why we always recommend for everyone to find… Read more »
As the bushfire crisis continues and the drought rages on, many of Australia’s regional and rural small businesses are doing it tough. So instead of heading to your nearest department store to fulfil your holiday shopping list, why not expand your horizons and #buyfromthebush? Thanks to the #buyfromthebush campaign we’re more aware than ever of… Read more »
