The problem is we value rewards today more than rewards in the future. But Future You wants you to rethink that strategy ASAP. Since having kids, I’ve found it hard to imagine the future. When they were babies, it was difficult to imagine what it would be like with toddlers. Once they became toddlers, I… Read more »
Being a money minimalist will help you stay focused and avoid taking on unnecessary financial burdens. In this wild world where we have a heap of financial opportunities and options, it’s important to think strategically about how to invest your time and money. It’s not about how much stuff or money you have, but how… Read more »
Ensuring your parents’ finances are in order is a big part of taking care of them in their old age. It’s a funny thing when you realise that your parents are old. It makes you reflect on their lives and it’s probably when the responsibility of care shifts to you looking after them. We’re talking… 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 get out of debt? Most people carry some kind of debt. Whether it’s so called ‘good debt’ or ‘bad debt’, you’re still living on money that belongs to… Read more »
We can budget and plan and save, but there’s one overwhelmingly large thing that has the ability to deplete our finances like no other: a big night out on the town. By Georgie Koch A big night out can vary in expense depending on which end of the YOLO scale it falls on. From a… Read more »
Have you been thinking about sorting your life admin but don’t know where to start? You know, all those things you never get around to, but can make your life function so much smoother and less stressful? Like organising your tax, sorting important documents, understanding superannuation and the list goes on… Here’s what you can… Read more »
If the boss knocks back your request for a pay rise, here are some non-cash benefits to ask for instead. I’ve talked about how to ask the boss for a pay rise, but it can be a long shot in the current climate. Many businesses are rebuilding after being financially decimated by lockdowns. That doesn’t… Read more »
If you’re sick of failing at reaching your financial goals, analysis paralysis could be the culprit. A quick decision is often better than no decision at all. It’s funny how an upcoming new year gets us thinking about the things we’d like to do better, and the goals we want to achieve in the next… Read more »
We could all use a little extra cash for Christmas and it’s actually pretty easy to earn some. By Alex Soulopoulos As Christmas gets closer, most of us see our bank balances drop significantly as a result of exxy family presents and a few too many late-night dinners and cocktails. This year you won’t be… 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: What’s something you regret purchasing? AKA, how can you avoid buyers’ remorse? Buyers’ remorse. We’ve all been there. Every single one of us has a list of things we regret purchasing.… Read more »
