Dec 2, 2020 | Finances, Financial Literacy, Financial Planning, Property
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 the commencement of new home builds and...
Oct 15, 2020 | Finances, Financial Literacy, Financial Planning, Investing, Property
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 end of the previous quarter, and many countries were experiencing devastating ‘second waves’....
Mar 4, 2020 | Finances, Financial Literacy, Financial Planning, Insurance, Lending, Loans, Property, Retirement, Superannuation
Everyone has a different life journey they’re on. But getting on top of key financial goals as you follow your own path could see you enjoying a more comfortable lifestyle and being ready for the next chapter to begin. This article is all about getting all your money...
Feb 8, 2020 | Financial Literacy, Financial Planning, Property, Retirement
As record numbers of Australians transition into retirement, considering your cost of living and comparing it to your expected average annual retirement income is a crucial step in retirement planning. For many Australians transitioning into retirement, the increasing...
Nov 9, 2019 | Finances, Financial Literacy, Financial Planning, Interest rates, Investing, Property, Uncategorised
This article summarises the key announcements and important changes to the economy that has occurred over recent months. We touche on interest rate concerns, rising property prices and US-China trade negotiations. Interest rates The RBA followed up its June interest...
Oct 10, 2019 | Financial Literacy, Financial Planning, Investing, Lending, Loans, Property
The equity you have in your home is simply the difference between the current market value of your home and the amount you still owe on your home loan. For example, if your home is worth $800,000 and your outstanding loan balance is $200,000, your equity is $600,000....