Kick-ass money strategy formula
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A simple formula for a kick-ass money strategy

- October 4, 2021 3 MIN READ

It’s time to really think about your money strategy and what you can do to get ahead. It might be sorting out your cashflow, setting up an investment plan, buying property, clearing debts, or saving for your next big holiday. Whatever your plans are, how you set up your money strategy will impact on how… Read more »

Paying more for energy bills than you should
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Your energy bills could be 15% cheaper, if Australia’s regulator was doing its job

- October 1, 2021 3 MIN READ

Evidence suggests that our energy bills are significantly higher than they should be. And that’s because the Australian Energy Regulator is sleeping on the job. If you’re like most Australians, the single biggest chunk of your energy bill — about 40% — goes to a network services company, which owns and operates the transmission lines… Read more »

Stockmarket jargon
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Sharemarket 101: Breaking down the sharemarket jargon

- September 28, 2021 16 MIN READ

You’re pretty sure you want to start investing, but it all feels complicated and confusing. In today’s Sharemarket 101 lesson, we translate the sharemarket jargon to help you feel more at ease. Sharemarket jargon is up there with mortgage jargon and real estate talk. Actually, sharemarket jargon is probably on a podium all on its… Read more »

Is salary sacrificing right for you?
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Is salary sacrificing right for you?

- September 27, 2021 5 MIN READ

Salary sacrificing can be an attractive way to buy the stuff you need while reducing your taxable income. But it’s not necessarily for everyone. Salary packaging can be a complicated thing to get your head around. Whether it’s right for you depends on your income, work arrangements, buying habits and even your retirement plans. What… Read more »

What is a market pullback
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3 stocks to buy in a market pullback

- September 24, 2021 2 MIN READ

This week’s steep sell-off in global sharemarkets is a good reminder to have a shopping list ready of Australian stocks you’d buy in a market pullback. What’s a market pullback? A market pullback is a temporary pause or dip in an asset’s overall trend. It’s when a share price that’s being going up, pauses or… Read more »

Best ways to manage your credit card debt better
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4 ways to manage your credit card debt better

- September 23, 2021 3 MIN READ

While credit card debt has been significantly reduced over the past few years, 28 per cent of credit card users say they wouldn’t be able to manage their finances without one. So, what can you do to manage your credit card better? RBA figures show that Australia’s national credit card debt clocks in at over… Read more »