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One of the questions I am constantly asked by parents is what they should teach children about money, and at what age. By Pushpa Wood, Massey University Being a parent presents us with daily challenges, including decisions about what things to expose our children to. Talking about money is no different to talking about how… Read more »
Managing money in your 20s means learning to take risks while you dream up your future. Your 20s is the decade to take some risks. Because whatever happens, you have the most amount of time possible to recover. As you get older it becomes harder to take risks and bounce back if they fail. In… Read more »
Bamboozled by all the mortgage jargon in your home loan contract? Fear not. We’ve got you sorted with our A-Z of mortgage-speak. Is there anything worse than trying to get your finances sorted but stumbling over all the mortgage jargon that flows effortlessly off the lender’s tongue? Chattels, what now? And what on earth is… Read more »
Greater Sydney is in its seventh week of lockdown, with no clear end in sight. The situation calls for support both for businesses and households suffering severe income loss in the weeks ahead. By Peter Whiteford, Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University and Bruce Bradbury, UNSW Greater Sydney makes up about one-fifth of… Read more »
Objectively (and in hindsight) a lifetime income is pretty outstanding, no matter how much you’re bringing in. So where does it all go? When it comes to budgeting, it’s easy to target the obvious, like your takeaway coffees or bought lunches. But if you’re feeling deprived on your way to a goal, it can be… Read more »
If you feel like your debts are getting away from you, it’s time to get busy with debt consolidation. Credit card debt can be a tough burden to carry, especially when sky high interest rates continue to compound and grow the interest cost each month. Throw in a mortgage, a car loan and another credit… Read more »
There are many factors that determine how much you can or should spend on a home renovation. University of Canberra researcher Gregory Mowle wants you to answer these questions. By Gregory Mowle, University of Canberra Home renovation has long been something of a national sport for many Australians, but community demand for home fix-ups has… Read more »
If you want to make sure you never overpay for a property it pays to keep your emotions in check. I pride myself for never becoming emotionally entangled in a property purchase, but that’s easy for me because I am an accountant by trade. I’m pretty sure most accountants are born without emotion anyway! But… Read more »
Financial family planning is perhaps the less ‘sexy’ side of starting a family, but it’s really critical if you want to raise a happy one. Your life changes in a big way when you have kids. Sleep becomes a luxury, diapers a daily ritual and seeing your children grow each day gives you more joy… Read more »
When you buy a home it’s crucial to do whatever’s possible to protect your property. There are both physical and financial steps to take to ensure you’re safeguarding your investment. Here are five big ones to cover off to make sure everything is, well, as safe as houses. Get the best mortgage deal It goes… Read more »
