Mar 2, 2019 | Finances, Financial Literacy, Financial Planning, Uncategorised
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...
Jan 28, 2019 | Financial Literacy, Financial Planning, Superannuation, Uncategorised
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...
Jan 17, 2019 | Finances, Financial Literacy, Insurance, Uncategorised
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...
Jan 3, 2019 | Finances, Financial Literacy, Loans, Uncategorised
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...
Dec 13, 2018 | Uncategorised
Beyond the rush of shopping, parties and the anticipation of holidays, Christmas still has the power to bring people together in the spirit of goodwill. The practice of exchanging gifts has become traditional around the world and an essential ingredient of Christmas...
Nov 12, 2018 | Finances, Financial Literacy, Interest rates, Investing, Uncategorised
You might think that only importers and exporters pay attention to the value of the Aussie dollar, but movements in the exchange rate affect us all. After peaking at US$0.81 in late January 2018 the Australian dollar fell as low as US$0.70 in October. It also fell...
