When debt collectors call, know your rights
Debt is a fact of life; some might say it’s a necessity. Rarely is a home or large-ticket item purchased without finance of some kind. Australians typically manage their financial
October 8, 2024
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The expensive gap between time in the market vs. timing the market
“Just keep swimming, just keep swimming.” Dory, Finding Nemo As volatility in markets continues to test investor resolve, we think all investors could learn something from Dory. This basic investment principle
October 5, 2024
Loud Budgeting: Amplifying your financial awareness
I’d always known that saving for my first home would require a bucket-load of discipline and sacrifice. And when I thought about the amount I needed for a deposit…well, it
September 24, 2024
Is your money mindset holding you back?
Does your Money Mindset have your back? Or… Is it holding you back? If you’ve never really thought about it, you’d be forgiven. When it comes to our financial success, we
September 19, 2024
Is FORO ruining your retirement?
FORO – the fear of running out. I’d never heard the expression until I met Mark and Susan. Of course I’d heard of FOMO, the fear of missing out, but
September 10, 2024
Why super and growth assets like shares really are long term investments
With thanks to Dr Shane Oliver Head of Investment Strategy and Chief Economist, AMP Key points While growth assets like shares go through bouts of short-term underperformance versus bonds and
September 4, 2024
The impact of student loans when buying a home
For many Australians, particularly young Australians, the dream of home ownership is often accompanied by the reality of carrying student loans, known as HECS-HELP debt. Understanding the impact of HECS
August 27, 2024
Is your money mindset holding you back?
Does your Money Mindset have your back? Or… Is it holding you back? If you’ve never really thought about it, you’d be forgiven. When it comes to our financial success,
August 13, 2024
Get 2024/25 off to a great start
The beginning of the financial year is a great opportunity to review your financial situation, to make sure you are on track and on top of changes happening across tax
August 5, 2024
Your super: A scammer’s new target
In a recent media release, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) warned about a new scam doing the rounds. Scammers attempt, through cold calls to superannuation savers, to extract
July 30, 2024
5 Psychological Traps Hurting Your Investments
Market trends aren’t the only factors affecting your investment portfolio—behavioural biases can significantly impact your returns. These psychological tendencies, like confirmation bias and herd mentality, often lead to poor investment
July 29, 2024
6 Steps to a Happy New Financial Year
The new financial year provides an opportunity for a fresh start for your finances. Make this the financial year you get on top of yours… for good! We’ve broken it
July 16, 2024