The Gunners were right! Once you’ve got the money basics sorted, patience is really all you need. It turns out that one of the key methods to grow your wealth requires you to do nothing much at all. At least, nothing much after you’ve set a few important plans in motion. Once you’ve set your… Read more »
Can a holiday on a tight budget really deliver? It can if you take these steps to book a budget holiday that doesn’t feel cheap at all. We all know it’s important to take regular holidays to take care of ourselves and those we love. However, what do you do when you need a holiday… Read more »
If you plan the cost of Christmas as you go, you’ll find yourself in much better financial shape in the new year. Chartered accountant and wealth coach Leah Oliver shares her festive wisdom to keep things merry. It feels like all we have to do is blink and Christmas is upon us – our days… Read more »
If dealing with *everything* women tackle wasn’t already enough, there are certain ‘women’s financial problems’ they have to manage, too. I’ve always been passionate about encouraging women to take an interest in their money, rather than taking it for granted or surrendering the responsibility to a partner. Having seen friends struggle to make ends meet… Read more »
Each week we ask a question to help you focus on an area of your finances that might need a closer look. This week: How healthy is your super balance? The fact is, most Australians aren’t on track for a comfortable retirement. They simply don’t have enough super in their account to see them through.… Read more »
Mixing love and money can often kill the romance, according to some fascinating research from comparison website Finder. It found no savings, unpaid debt and poor financial knowledge have all led to Australians getting dumped from a relationship. And 40 per cent of people have no idea what their partner is worth… now that is… Read more »
You don’t have to win big to be a millionaire. Here’s how anyone can save a million dollars – yep, even you. As a nation we love to dream about getting rich quick. Over half of all Australians gamble each year and 8.6 million of us buy lottery tickets. But in the search for the… Read more »
It can be super frustrating to miss out on rental properties again and again, but take heart. To whip up a successful rental application, you just need to start with the right ingredients. Situation: you’ve just found your dream home to rent and you’re excited to submit an application so you can get in right… Read more »
If you find budgeting laborious and hard to stick to, it might just be that your not matching your budgeting methods to your personality and lifestyle. “You mean I have to track every dollar? Every week? On a spreadsheet?!” “Um, why would I want to carry cash around in an envelope?!” “But I want to… Read more »
Receiving “conditional” loan approval from your lender gives you the confidence to start house hunting in earnest, but it’s still not a done deal. Finding the perfect property takes time, and so does securing the perfect home loan. You can’t rush these things. Don’t wait until you’re standing on the nature strip, trying to outbid… Read more »
