A few small lifestyle changes can make a stack of difference to both how you feel and how much you money you can save. Let’s face it. We’re all looking for ways to save a dollar or two. Frequently it’s the purchases we make on a daily basis that wind up hitting our hip pocket… Read more »
The debt avalanche method is the fastest way to pay off your debts, so it can save you a stack of money in the long run. While a ‘debt avalanche’ sounds like you’re about to wiped off the face of the earth by debt, it’s actually the opposite. Instead, it’s a debt repayment method that… Read more »
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 »
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 »
Which savings strategies are you currently using? None? It’s definitely time for a rethink! By Tim Whitehead It’s three days before pay day and the only things left in your wallet are a couple of faded receipt stubs and a crumpled coffee rewards card, three stamps short of a freebie. You check your bank account… 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 »
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 »
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 »
The ‘lose weight, get fit’ resolutions you’ve set for the year could be the key to improve your wealth as well. Hands up if your new year’s resolutions include some kind of combination of: lose weight get fit give up drinking get more sleep? Me! All of the above! Every year I think I’m going… Read more »
Reckon you can’t save $10,000 this year? This 52-week savings challenge knows you can. There are so many reasons to save $10,000 by the end of the year. You might be saving towards your first home deposit, paying off a debt, going on a holiday, growing your super balance, or even taking your first leap… Read more »
