It's important to know how new cars are priced before you visit the showroom You read a review about a car that’s priced at $22,000 and rock up to the dealership to find it’s actually $25,800. So what’s going on? Here’s a quick guide to pricing...
Are you buying more to perk yourself up? You aren’t alone. Since the start of COVID-19, there’s been an increase in online shopping. But, if you want to get a handle on your add-to-cart habit, understanding why you spend money can help bring your purchasing...
According to new research by consumer education website CreditSmart, more than 40 per cent of surveyed Australians said they would rely on credit to help them with their festive budget blowout this year. Asked whether they are likely to spend more than they budgeted for this...
Gift giving is one of life’s joys, until the credit card bill comes through. According to a recent Financial Planning Association of Australia report, 85% of us find more joy in giving gifts to others than in getting them ourselves. Though we love the sound...
If you’re losing sleep over looming bills, scared to check your bank balance before payday, or feeling stretched living week to week, these may be signs that your financial health is negatively impacting on your personal health, writes Bryan Lee. The first step to taking back...
The lead-in to Christmas and the holiday period, whilst full of joy, can also have a significant impact on financial and holistic wellness. Two in five Australian workers are financially stressed. There are many drivers of this, some of which include our lack of financial direction,...
The rate of car recalls is at an all-time high. But that doesn’t necessarily mean that manufacturers are building less reliable cars. A recall letter is usually something you don’t want to receive. You’ll usually need to schedule a trip to the dealership, have an argument...
Purchasing a car is one thing, but affording to run it can be a whole different kettle of fish. Here are some things to consider Budgeting for a new car is one thing, but often forgot is the slew of ancillary costs that also come...
New research from AMP has revealed that parents worry more about money in the lead up to having a baby than any other time. The results from the AMP’s Financial Wellness study revealed that planning for a baby causes greater financial stress than having a child,...
Six out of the top 10 categories relate to just two things. Can you guess what they are, and could you be cutting back? As a nation, Aussies aged 18 and over spent approximately $145 billion on lifestyle costs over a 12-month period, with the average...
He is also an accomplished presenter and educator
Co-authoring the popular investment book, Property vs Shares.