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 »
Getting amongst the crowds at the Boxing Day sales is almost as traditional as Christmas itself. Boxing Day as a day-after-Christmas holiday started in the UK and its origins are debated. The most likely reason the holiday started as ‘boxing day’ was to honour servants and errand boys. Traditionally, the day after Christmas was the… Read more »
While we think we are teaching our children how to run a business, they have a thing or two to teach us. Which is just one of the many lessons from a lemonade stand, writes Annette Densham. Across the country, there are thousands of people who are juggling growing their business with the needs of… Read more »
Steve Glaveski spoke with marketing luminary, Seth Godin, for an episode of the Future Squared podcast. Here are Seth Godwin lessons we should all know about. Of course, Seth Godin needs no introduction, but the TLDR of it is this – he’s the author of 19 books including titles such as Linchpin and Purple Cow, he… Read more »
If you’re anything like me, buying groceries is one of your biggest budget blowout areas. If we save on groceries, we’ll free up plenty of cash. I belong to quite a few budgeting Facebook groups (‘course I do) and I’m always amazed when someone pipes up that they spend something like $112 to feed a… 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: Do you have a five-year financial plan? Do you know roughly how much you’ll be worth in five years time? You should! Five years may seem like a time in the… Read more »
It can be super frustrating to miss out on rental properties again and again, but take heart. To whip up a successful rental application, you just need to start with the right ingredients. Situation: you’ve just found your dream home to rent and you’re excited to submit an application so you can get in right… Read more »
You wouldn’t wish a personal financial crisis on anyone. A personal financial crisis (PFC) can be so debilitating across your entire being. It can feel as though your whole life is about to come crashing down like a house of cards. A PFC can be triggered by a range of factors but the most common… Read more »
Even if you’re with somebody who in all other aspects is wonderful, having a partner who doesn’t pay their fair share is the worst. By Georgie Koch Ah, love. Ain’t it grand? Relationships are great but when you’re in one, old or new, bringing up sensitive topics always creates tension. And in this day and age,… Read more »
Financial planner Dave Ray acknowledges that we all do ‘stupid shit’ with money. He shares his own list and wonders what you’d put on yours… We all do dumb stuff with our money. Even when we understand the mistakes we should avoid, we still make them. This list is compiled not just from what I… Read more »
