November 10, 2017
Budgeting
Does money bring happiness?
The short answer is ‘yes’, but only up to a point. People in richer countries are, collectively, happier than people in poor countries. Within countries, people with higher incomes are
October 4, 2017
Financial Basics Foundation – financial literacy for our children
Financial literacy is a fundamental life tool. Teaching our kids about financial management from a young age should be a high priority as this is now recognised as an important
September 24, 2017
Planning ahead for the “Sandwich Generation”
Are you taking care of elderly parents? Do you still have adult children living at home? Do the words ‘meat’ and ‘sandwich’ strike any chords with you? You could be
July 12, 2017
Salary Sacrificing is Not Just About Super
When most people think of salary sacrifice they think of superannuation. It’s pretty easy to see why. If someone earning $100,000 a year takes the last $10,000 of that amount
June 16, 2017
Defying Mortgage Stress
Technically speaking, if more than 30 percent of your pre-tax income goes towards paying your mortgage, you meet the common definition for being ‘mortgage-stressed’ – and it’s more common than
April 21, 2017
Home-Based Care – Independence with Dignity
Supporting older loved ones no longer means removing their independence. With in-home care readily available, older people and their families are benefiting. A report by the English Longitudinal Study of
March 27, 2017
Adult Kids Still at Home?
Remember a time when kids couldn’t wait to leave home so they could have their own “pad”? Those days are definitely over with one and half million adult children now
March 10, 2017
Priority1 Budget Review – What it Means For You
On 3 May 2016, the Turnbull Government delivered its first Federal Budget. Here’s a brief roundup of what the proposals could mean for you—whether you’re starting out in your career,
May 4, 2016
Changes to the Age Pension Rules – Will You Be Affected?
From 1 January 2017 Government changes to the Age Pension are likely to reduce pensioner entitlements. It’s important that you understand how the changes could affect you. Increase in the
March 9, 2016
Balancing Life, Work and Money
Work-life balance. It’s something everyone seeks, but achieving it can seem an impossible task. Not only does the ideal balance vary from person to person, it can change frequently throughout
February 14, 2016
Super in Your 30s. It’s Important to Squeeze it in.
If you are in your thirties, chances are life revolves around children and a mortgage. As much as we love our kids, the fact is they cost quite a lot.
January 15, 2016