Retirement: it’s time to get busy living!
Many people eagerly anticipate retirement. Others view its approach with trepidation, worried over how they’ll fill their days. Bob retired from work in his early sixties and, deciding he was way too young to retire from life, downsized his suburban home for a country...
read moreHow much does it cost to raise a child in Australia?
Raising a child will provide you with countless experiences that money can’t buy. But it is still an expensive business. Here’s your guide to the likely cost of raising a child in Australia. With over 300,000 babies born in Australia every year according to the...
read more5 habits you can learn from financially secure people
Ever looked at a friend who has everything together and thought 'what's their secret?' Here are five habits you can implement to achieve financial security. Believe it or not, being secure financially doesn't involve magic or an outrageous stroke of...
read more8 common mistakes before retirement
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read more5 common financial mistakes people make in their 40s
The 40s are, for many people, a critical decade for building wealth. Income is usually on the rise, but so are expenses such as mortgages and school fees. Juggling priorities can be a real challenge, and mistakes made in this stage of life can have a large bearing on...
read more– even if you think you’re healthy
Even if you exercise a few times a week, sleep well, and eat healthily, it doesn’t mean you don’t need a health check. Despite our best intentions, things don’t always go to plan – like an unexpected health issue or emergency. Whether you’re single or have a family,...
read more10 common financial mistakes before retirement
Many of us would like to think that ‘older’ means ‘wiser’, but when it comes to money that isn’t always the case. The complexity of Australia’s superannuation and pension systems doesn’t help. The upshot is that there are a number of common mistakes that retiring and...
read moreIs workers compensation insurance enough?
Workers Compensation will cover you for some things, but have you also considered Income Protection to ensure you are covered when you need it most? Whether you're a white-collar worker hammering away at your keyboard from 9 to 5, or a tradie getting your hands dirty...
read moreMake this year a financially healthy one
Another year is over - how was it for you? Did you achieve everything you’d hoped? Are you better or worse off financially than you were this time last year? With a new year in front of you, what can you do to make the most of every moment? We’ve put together a guide...
read moreKeep calm and carry on – tackling your financial stress
With costs of living on the rise and wage growth stagnating, it’s not hard to see why Australian households are increasingly feeling the pinch.i In fact, a recent Ubank survey revealed 59% of Aussies admit their current financial situation causes them stress or...
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