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It is one of the age-old questions asked by property buyers. In a particular area, is it cheaper to rent or buy? Property analysts CoreLogic has come up with the answer. Servicing a mortgage is now cheaper than paying rent on 36.3 per cent of Australian properties. Which means for 64 per cent of properties… Read more »
The word stash implies something naughty and hidden away from prying eyes, but there’s everything right about stockpiling surplus cash for genuine money emergencies. Like any good stash, it should be secure – in a savings account, not a jam jar – and shouldn’t be too easy to raid or liberate without a second thought.… Read more »
A few years of stellar returns has convinced many people that investing in property is a sure thing. Just buy a reasonable place in a suburb close to a capital city, then sit back and watch capital gains accumulate… or so the thinking goes. But before you start counting your money, we should warn you… Read more »
I’d like to urge you – in the nicest possible way – to consider what will happen to your estate when you die. Yep, dead. Carked it. Fallen off the twig. I’m not being morbid or funny, but it is going to happen some time and often you don’t have any say in what happens… Read more »
Superannuation is a topic that affects every single working Australian. It’s one of the biggest financial assets people hold, but how much thought have you given to your super lately? Stats show that a whopping 43 per cent of us aren’t taking our super seriously. Many of us are even making some super big mistakes.… Read more »
Looking to set some financial goals? Remember, it’s all about a change in behaviours and creating achievable financial habits to get you there. Money doesn’t buy happiness but it can certainly help. And the key is building healthy financial habits. These are the daily, weekly monthly and yearly practises that you do without fail. After… Read more »
Welcome to Australia’s property market, it’s boiling hot with minimal signs of cooling down. According to data from CoreLogic, Australian capital city property values have increased by 26.17 per cent on average over the past five years. In Sydney, the average house price is predicted to skyrocket by $216,000 this year alone. As Australia’s property… Read more »
Making sure your kids get a great financial education can go a long way to helping them become successful as an adult. With a bit of luck, it could even make your kids rich. All parents are responsible for helping their kids learn the ways of the world. But while most of us are pretty good… Read more »
So many people spend more money than they have, for just as many different reasons. Coming to terms with what those reasons are is the first step in building a personal finance plan that you can stick to. Spending money is fun and it can make us feel powerful, sexy, in control and in charge.… Read more »
Once the dregs of the wedding cake have been thrown away and the honeymoon snaps are safely in their frames, how you deal with money as a couple becomes an important consideration. When two people decide to walk down the aisle together, they’re probably not basing their decision on how financially compatible they are. At least we… Read more »
