Data shows that Australians have never been wealthier and our household finances are in the best shape they’ve been for years. If that’s the case, why is it so hard to make ends meet? Retirees and families are feeling the pinch because while their assets (superannuation and property) have been rising in value, interest rates… Read more »
Psssst, it’s February. No, really. So how’s all the New Year self-reflection, goal setting and general musings on how to get your shit together working out for you? By Georgie Koch This is probably reflected best in the Mt Everest-like peak of gym membership sign ups on 1 January, and the Grand Canyon-like lows of… Read more »
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 can I balance love and money? Let’s open a can of worms, shall we? Because if there’s one topic that is guaranteed to make us squirm, it’s love and money.… Read more »
If you’re one of the 13.6 million Aussies with private health insurance, we’ve got some bad news: health insurance premiums are about to go up again. Premiums across the industry will increase by an average of 2.7 per cent, with government calculations putting the average increase to families at $125.84. But Compare Club’s analysis of its… Read more »
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 can I stop impulse buying? Ouch. If you’re anything like me, the ‘new year sales’ have hit pretty hard this year. Which was particularly a blow after also doing a… Read more »
The average Aussie says they would need to earn a far higher salary than the average wage to feel rich. What’s behind this unattainable aspiration? According to new research from comparison site Finder, the average Aussie says they would need to earn a far higher salary than the average wage to feel rich. A survey… Read more »
If you struggle to stay focused on long-term financial goals, you probably need to get to know your future self better. Plenty of people struggle to commit to long-term financial goals, such as saving for a big purchase or growing their superannuation. It’s a common problem and one of the key reasons is that most… Read more »
If you promised yourself you’ll get fit this year, it doesn’t have to cost you much. Avoid the hefty gym fees and try one of these ideas instead. by Alex Brophy Every January, the population of gym promo pushers explodes. After a warm December spent in hibernation and two weeks on the beach at Byron,… Read more »
Sit back and watch your money grow with these clever passive income ideas that will diversify your income without taking up your time. Passive income is the key to taking back your time and growing your money. It’s basically another income stream that doesn’t require your time on an ongoing basis. So while you may… Read more »
We often look back at how much we earned in the previous year, but have you ever looked at how much time was taken away? If you don’t prioritise your time, you’re not paying enough attention to your most valuable asset. As financial advisers we often talk about the need to cover yourself for life’s… Read more »
