Looking for a convenient, straightforward and flexible way of saving but not sure where to start? If you’ve ruled out putting your hard-earned savings under your mattress, you need to find a way to make your money work for you. A high interest online savings account is...
Whatever your goals – whether saving for a house, putting the kids through private school, or ensuring you’re comfortable in retirement – you must start with a sturdy foundation. That’s why Map My Plan’s financial roadmap begins by building that foundation. We map out your plan...
It’s safe to say budgeting sounds boring; just the thought of having to give up luxuries like gigs, thrice-daily coffees and extravagant meals has us bristling. But is there a way to have a party lifestyle and still save money? Well, apparently so. Caitlin Fitzsimmons, Money Editor...
Knowledge is power. The more you’re aware of how your mind works the more you can adjust your attitude towards money. Six cognitive biases that influence how we save, spend and invest money We like to think we’re rational beings. But the reality is that a lot...
There’s a lot of talk about in how to close the super gap between men and women, with women often retiring with far less than men.
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Did you know there are 293 ways to make change for a US dollar, but only 50 for an Australian dollar? Cashiers in America must have jumped for joy when debit cards became the rage. Is your bank taking you for a ride? We all have our...
Gone are the days where being eco-friendly meant being unstylish or wasting your money buying a whole lot of eco-friendly products. In today’s culture being a socially responsible person is both on trend, great for the environment and saves you cash. Here are a few things...
Reaching your money-saving goals often feels like a big job that’s for Future You to deal with. But there are some choices you can make to your regular routine that won’t affect you too much, other than fattening up your wallet, of course. With that, here...
Account-based pensions, sometimes called allocated pensions or retirement income streams, can be a great way to use your superannuation savings to create a retirement income. If you’re a novice when it comes to these products, you might want to get a quick run-down on the basics. Once you’ve...
Emergency funds are easy to neglect, and even easier to dip into at times that you probably shouldn’t. While talking about them isn’t the sexiest convo to have, they’re important – so let’s chat. Whether you’re money conscious or not, unexpected expenses occur and certainly don’t...
He is also an accomplished presenter and educator
Co-authoring the popular investment book, Property vs Shares.