Property

The Importance of Early Estate Planning

6 April

Estate planning is an essential yet often overlooked aspect of financial planning. For many Australians, it is seen as something to be dealt with later in life, if at all. However, estate planning should begin as early as possible to ensure a smooth...[Read More]

How changes in interest rates affect retirees and first-home buyers

30 March

Interest rates in Australia have a significant impact on the economy, with effects felt by a range of individuals, including retirees and first-home buyers. The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) sets these rates, with changes influenced by a range of...[Read More]

Know the Basics of Saving and Investing To Achieve Your Financial Goals

23 March

Do you struggle to pay your bills every month? Does it sometimes feel like you’re never going to earn enough money to save anything? Has your goal of financial freedom remained elusive through the years? Knowing and understanding the fundamentals...[Read More]

Overcome the Deposit Barrier With These 6 Tips

16 March

In Australia, the deposit barrier is a significant challenge for many people who wish to buy their own homes. Saving up for a deposit can be a daunting task, especially for first-time homebuyers. The good news is that there are various...[Read More]

Caravan Life: 3 Key Considerations to Live Off the Grid for Longer

16 February

One of the best things about Australia is that it offers avid caravanners plenty of opportunities to live off the grid and be one with nature. And with so many camping spots in the country, you might even be lucky enough to find an inexpensive or...[Read More]

Top 10 financial New Year’s resolutions to achieve in the new year

2 February

The new year is a perfect time to reflect on your achievements from the ending year and to plan for the new year. While you can also make resolutions for other aspects of life, financial success should be at the top of your list. Check if you...[Read More]

5 Ways to Live Your Best Life After Retirement

26 January

Have you ever thought about life after retirement? If you have, you most likely think about the best things in life: a happy family, good health and wealth. The only way to make this dream retirement a reality is to have the right retirement...[Read More]

New building activity slows as rates bite

18 January

New home building starts have plummeted by more than 20 per cent in 12 months as labour and material shortages continue to weigh on the construction industry. New building activity fell further in the September quarter after softening moderately in...[Read More]

Helping kids with living expenses

12 January

There’s a family event of sorts that gives parents mixed feelings of sadness, apprehension and relief — and children a lot of excitement: when a child leaves the proverbial nest. Now, this can happen early during your child’s teenage years or...[Read More]

Top 5 advantages of home ownership

29 December

Your decision to purchase a new house is a significant life event, and the thought of becoming a homeowner might be a little intimidating. However, homeownership brings with it several advantages, including the freedom to design your home as you...[Read More]

Tips to save money this Christmas

1 December

5 Tips to Save Money This Christmas Christmas always brings with it a certain warmth and cheer, and yet these days, a lot of people are feeling the pinch financially. As Christmas approaches, people consider all the items they need to buy for...[Read More]

RBA leaves 50bp rate hike on the table

23 November

The Reserve Bank is leaving all options on the table to squash inflation, including the return to 50 basis point rate hikes. But RBA governor Philip Lowe said the central bank also hadn’t ruled out pausing rate hikes to let earlier policy...[Read More]

RBA flags rate pause but more rises likely

16 November

The Reserve Bank is eyeing the pause button but another interest rate lift before Christmas is still firmly on the table. In the minutes from the November board meeting, members opened the door to a rate hike breather to give its earlier handiwork a...[Read More]

How to save money around the home during times of rising interest rates

3 November

With interest rates rising almost everywhere, including Australia, people have begun tightening their purse strings as best they can. However, decreasing spending to ensure your expenses match your reduced budget could mean barely any savings or...[Read More]

RBA hikes interest rates 25 basis points