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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 »
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 »
