Property investment
Houses and units seem easier to understand than many other types of investments. However, it’s important to understand how investing in property works, to decide if it’s right for you.
February 18, 2021
Finances
Review of 2020 and outlook for 2021
With thanks from Shane Oliver from AMP Capital. 2020 – not what it was supposed to be 2020 didn’t exactly turn out the way we expected. For Australia, the year
December 16, 2020
HomeBuilder Extension and Changes
HomeBuilder provides eligible owner-occupiers (including first home buyers) with a grant to build a new home or substantially renovate an existing home. HomeBuilder assists the residential construction sector by encouraging
December 2, 2020
The ins and outs of private health cover
With premiums often running to thousands of dollars per year, whether or not to take out private health insurance is a major financial decision. Here are some of the key
November 4, 2020
The balancing act of blended family finances
When Jack and Sarah met through mutual friends, they hit it off immediately. Both had previously been married and, besides having a child each, found they had quite a lot
October 21, 2020
Quarterly Economic Update: July-September 2020
COVID-19 remained the big story of the last quarter. Tragically, by the end of September the pandemic had caused over one million deaths. That was up by 500,000 since the
October 15, 2020
Three steps to your kids’ financial success
For many of us, our first experience of banking and savings was the school Savings Account Program. But in 2019 the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) raised concerns that
August 20, 2020
Be safe rather than sorry
Not everyone will do it, but most people will consider it at some stage in their lives – borrowing to buy their very own home. It can be an exciting
August 14, 2020
Why financial wellbeing is important to good health
Much like exercise and eating well, your financial wellbeing is key to living a happy and healthy life. So what is financial wellbeing and how can you improve yours? Financial
July 28, 2020
Five financial tips from an older generation
Back in my day… If I had a dollar for every time I’ve heard that over the years! More interesting, I caught myself saying those words only last week as
July 17, 2020
If you think you’d never fall for a scam, read this…
If you are aged over 50, male, highly educated, financially literate and manage your own super, beware. You’re at a higher risk of being the target (and victim) of organised
June 12, 2020
5 tips to survive a decline in income
Since precautionary measures were heightened to slow the spread of COVID-19, almost 1 million Australians have lost their jobs. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, Australia lost 7.5 per
June 4, 2020