Managing money in your 50s is all about enjoying everything you’ve worked for, while planning for what comes next. In your 50s, you’ll often experience significant shifts in your lifestyle, goals and values. While your career may remain important, as your life changes, you’ll likely be thinking about what’s next. You might be preparing for… Read more »
Like it or not, you’re CFO of your household and you can apply some basic corporate principles to help you improve your financial position. Ever wondered what it would be like to control millions (or even billions) of dollars? For chief financial officers, it’s an everyday reality. The financial controllers of large companies spend their… Read more »
Too much of your money is being spent on overpriced goods that you can find far cheaper alternatives for. Here’s how to scale it back. By Daniella Doughan Sure, there are plenty of things I’m prepared to spend more on, like private health care, shoes, and fresh food. And like everyone, I’ve got my weaknesses… Read more »
Caring for elderly parents who are finding it difficult to look after themselves financially is a big commitment. It can cause friction, but it doesn’t have to. It is a sad story which touches so many Australian families when elderly parents can no longer care for themselves. Responsibility invariably falls to the children, which can… Read more »
These are the best money quotes I’ve heard to inspire you along your road to building true wealth. Sometimes that road feels longer than the Nullarbor, and probably just as rough. Growing your wealth takes patience and consistency and there are many trip hazards along the way. It’s so tempting to spend your money on… Read more »
The Discount Grocery Challenge is possibly the easiest money-saving ‘challenge’ you’ll ever do, but the potential savings are staggering. A great way to achieve your money goals is to set yourself a series of monthly challenges. These are simply ways to save or make money that have a set timeframe and a set goal. A… Read more »
A budget Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be as grim as it sounds. In fact, you can knock your partner’s socks off with these ideas… among other things… wink, wink. By Georgie Koch Ah love, ain’t it grand? The long walks, hand holding, having a backup plus-one for every event and lazy Saturday night in,… Read more »
If you’ve got a weakness for brand names, looking good can be a pricey pursuit. The good news is there are clever ways to cut your fashion costs. By Daniella Doughan If you love quality fashion you’re probably used to spending up big to look good. The top brands come at a lofty price, after… Read more »
Right now, is it best to put extra money into your mortgage or super? To help you decide, here are four questions to ask yourself. At a certain point in life, many wonder what’s better: to pay off the home loan ASAP or top up your superannuation? If your emergency cash buffer looks okay and… Read more »
There’s not a person among us who wouldn’t fancy an extra $1 million when it’s time to retire. Even better, it’s actually pretty easy to find it. By Ben Ford Do you know how much money you’ll have to live on when you retire? Do you know how much you’ll need? Do you care? Newsflash: You absolutely… Read more »
