21 Sep Smart spouse investing
Spouses have clear motivations to at least consider the potential benefits of taking a co-ordinated approach to savings and investing – as well as in dealing with their day-to-day budgeting.
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Financial Planning
20 Sep Does it pay to plan ahead when you travel?
You may be keen to go wherever the wind takes you, or you might be a plan-to-the-hour type of traveller. There are benefits to both styles. Travellers often fall into two categories—the planned and the unplanned—and more than likely, you already know which of the two...
18 Sep How financial advice helps create wealth.
An article based on a 16 year study by Vanguard Investments Pty Ltd.
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12 Sep Six steps to becoming more financially literate
It helps to make sense of the financial landscape and avoid common pitfalls people make when managing their finances. Here are six things you can do today to help you become more informed and confident about your financial future. See where your money is going Take a...
10 Sep 5 money mistakes for millenials to avoid
With accumulated HECS debt, a difficult job market and volatile global economy, Millennials face an uncertain financial future. The generation of young adults aged 18 to 34 lack the financial freedom of their elders, as their share of Australia’s wealth has stagnated in recent years....
03 Sep So, you want to give a child financial help?
There are pros and cons for parents who want to give their children financial help. Here’s what to consider. Some cashed-up parents naturally want to give their children a head start financially, but the big question is how best to help them. Financial assistance typically falls...
31 Aug How to enjoy the freedom of financial peace of mind as a couple
Some of the great joys of being in a relationship are planning for exciting moments in life like taking holidays, buying a home or having children. By being financially secure while you navigate the twists and turns of your life together, you can help alleviate...
21 Aug Overcoming the trap of ‘mental accounting’
We all have a tendency to use conceptual money jars as a quick and easy way to deal with the complexity of our financial lives, but it’s a tendency that can lead to poor financial outcomes. This so-called ‘mental accounting’ sounds harmless, but it has important...
15 Aug 5 Habits you can learn from financially secure people
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 stroke of luck. More often than not, it results...
02 Aug The UPSIDE of Downsizing your family home
People aged 65 or over may be eligible to make additional super contributions of up to $300,000 per person from the proceeds of the sale of their home from 1 July 2018. These are known as ‘downsizer contributions’ and they can be made on top of...
