Money can buy happiness
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Why money can buy happiness

- January 18, 2022 3 MIN READ

What if the old saying was wrong? What if money can buy happiness and always has? There are some things we’re told all the way through life which just don’t make sense. Sayings that people love to recycle without ever really thinking about them. That ‘money can’t buy happiness’ is right up there on the… Read more »

Does it feel like your money is going backwards
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Is your money going backwards?

- January 13, 2022 3 MIN READ

If you’re working hard to save, but it still feels like your money is going backwards, this one is for you. By Alex Brophy Your savings are in a super tough spot right now, with low mean interest rates and stubborn inflation conspiring to eat away at the value of your cash. You see, consumer prices increased… Read more »

30 ways to make both environment and money savings
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30 ways going green is good for the green

- January 12, 2022 9 MIN READ

Turns out that saving the environment and money are one and the same. Living a more sustainable lifestyle often means going back to basics. Doing things ‘the way grandma did them’ is good for the planet, and it turns out it’s good for your savings as well. That’s because making the eco-friendly choice to reuse,… Read more »

Things to never buy new - a dog
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6 things you should never buy new

- January 11, 2022 3 MIN READ

No matter how nice the idea of buying something new is, there are some things you should just never buy new. The easiest way to save money is to not spend it. Which is easier said than done, of course. However, there’s one way to make it a breeze and that’s to have a few… Read more »

Your super plan for the new year
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Make a super plan for the new year

- December 17, 2021 4 MIN READ

Keep ignoring your superannuation and you’ll most likely lose out. Instead, put a decent super plan into place and really optimise your nest egg. UniSuper opened its doors to everyone in July this year. The fund has been exclusive to the higher education and research sector for over 40 years to great acclaim, and now… Read more »

Landlord tax benefits
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4 tax benefits you can unlock as a landlord

- December 14, 2021 3 MIN READ

There are some really attractive tax benefits attached to being a landlord. It’s basically about turning negatives into positives… Being a landlord has its perks. Whether it be earning a passive income, the gains that come with property appreciation or the safety net of a residence to fall back on if times get tough, it’s… Read more »