You’re probably fairly used to helping your family out with a little extra cash here and there. Whether it’s pocket money for doing chores, or money to pay phone bills, go see a movie or buy clothes, for example. But what happens when they put their...
If, like many others, your life and money feels a bit like a juggling act - paying bills here and there and “Uh oh, forgot about the council rates, guess that one’s going on the credit card”. You may be thinking that having some extra...
As technology forges ahead, we’re all but chasing after it. Life as we knew it in the 80s and 90s is now ancient history. Today, digital devices in Australia have made the way we communicate, socialise, work and behave just about unrecognisable. The fact is Aussies are...
Small savings goals are important, but are you really going to save for a house deposit or a Europe trip in foregone takeaway coffees alone? Here are six substitutions to make on things you’re already buying – that could save you thousands per year....
For most of my 20s, super occupied a space in my brain alongside anti-aging creams, bingo and dentures: things I wouldn’t have to worry about for a long, long time. After all, superannuation is meant for our retirement, and I’ve only just started my career. It’s...
Buying your first home is a super big deal. After what may seem like an eternity of budgeting, saving and sacrifices, you finally get to the point where you reckon you have enough cash in the bank to start the process of applying for a home loan,...
Only you can choose the best home for you. But finding a smart way to buy it will probably take some help. Just like engaging an architect to draw a blueprint of your dream home, you may like to consider speaking to a financial expert...
You can feel sick to your stomach to discover how much health care costs outside the public system when you don’t have private insurance. Even if you’re lucky enough to still be included in your family’s plan it’s still worth learning how to get the...
As we move from the (mostly) financially carefree days of our 20s, many of us will face a whole new set of challenges. When I reached this terrifyingly more adult stage of life, I was hit by a nasty reality check: I hadn’t set myself up. Financially, I was...
He is also an accomplished presenter and educator
Co-authoring the popular investment book, Property vs Shares.