Take these steps to cut your insurance premiums and you’ll probably save a fortune too. Monday morning this week I set some time aside to look at all the insurance our family is paying each year. I was inspired by articles like this one and this one. On the one hand, I wanted to make… Read more »
Fines suck, so avoid getting them. But if it’s too late for that, then you have a few options for getting the debt monkeys off your back. If you’re too slow sorting your fines out, you risk getting slapped with a late payment, interest and enforcement charges. So you’ll basically add more and more debt on… Read more »
If you live together and you split, your ex could file a legal claim for up to half your superannuation. Even if you’re not married. Moving in together is an exciting time for people in relationships. Likely the last thing on your mind is what might happen in the event of a breakup. But it’s… Read more »
Feeling stressed about money can affect your whole life – just look at the people who signed up for Squid Game. Try this strategy to conquer your money troubles and get your life back under control. When you’re stressed about money it’s hard to think straight. Everything in your life feels basically hopeless. Money feels… Read more »
Becoming a master of delayed gratification means you can buy as many marshmallows as you want, forever. Delayed gratification is basically your ability to resist the allure of an instant reward and hold out for a potentially greater reward in the future. It was first explored in the famous 1972 Stanford marshmallow experiment by psychologist… Read more »
Even if you’re with somebody who in all other aspects is wonderful, having a partner who doesn’t pay their fair share is the worst. By Georgie Koch Ah, love. Ain’t it grand? Relationships are great but when you’re in one, old or new, bringing up sensitive topics always creates tension. And in this day and age,… Read more »
There’s a 10-year-old book by Steve Siebold doing the rounds again. For good reason. How Rich People Think taps into the psychology of money and there’s a lot to learn from its pages. Back in 2010, author and self-made millionaire Siebold interviewed 1500 rich Americans to try and find out what makes them different to the… Read more »
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 »
For the thousands of Aussies looking for a new home loan, there has never been more choice. But with all the different types of home loans available, how can you determine which one best suits your financial situation? When you take out a home loan, most providers will give you a choice between a fixed,… Read more »
Do you know how much money is enough for you? You can only figure that out if you know what living a sufficient life looks like for you. If we want to be happy and fulfilled beings, we need to ensure we’re defining how much is enough in our lives. My company Sufficient Funds was… Read more »
