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Online shopping can be a convenient way to buy the things you want. Know how to protect yourself online, and what to do if you don't get what you pay for. What to look out for when you shop online Not sure if you can trust a website with your personal information? Follow our simple...Read More
How is my insurance taxed?
January 23, 2023Insurance
With the cost of living on the rise, it’s more important than ever to have a financial safety net that protects you and your family in case the unexpected happens. Most Australian employees have some form of life insurance, often through their superannuation fund, but many of us tend to ‘set and forget’. To make...Read More
AMP’s 2022 Financial Wellness report highlights seven different personal finance profiles. So which one are you? When it comes to our personal finances, we’re all different. Some of us like to spend as little time as possible worrying about our finances, while others enjoy nothing better on a Sunday night than getting to grips with...Read More
Find out what ESG investing is and how it works. So you can choose investments that match your goals and values. What ESG means ESG investing is when a fund considers sustainability (including environmental, social and governance factors) to inform their investment strategy. There is a growing demand for ESG investing, also known as sustainable...Read More
Banking and credit scams
January 9, 2023Debt Management & Budgeting
If someone you don't know asks for your personal details or offers you a loan, it could be a scam. Scammers can use your personal information to steal your money and run up debts in your name. If someone contacts you about an investment that you think could be a scam, see investment scams. If...Read More
What happens to my super when I move overseas?
January 9, 2023Superannuation
If you’re a permanent Aussie resident, your super will remain subject to the same rules. If you’re a temporary resident, you can apply to have your super paid to you after you leave. You might be leaving the country for a variety of reasons - career prospects, love, adventure, new opportunities - or you may...Read More
Finding a good balance
December 27, 2022Financial Planning
In the same way finding a balanced lifestyle is conducive to good health, finding balance in an investment portfolio gives investors the healthiest chance of achieving their long-term goals. Having a diversified mix of assets is essential because it mitigates market volatility and reduces portfolio risk. This is because the best performing asset one year...Read More
Getting the balance right in decision making
December 27, 2022Uncategorized
We all approach decision making in our own way, making a multitude of decisions every day: ‘Should I hit snooze again on the alarm?,’ 'Do I take the train to work, or do I drive,’ ‘What should we have for dinner?’ In fact, researchers estimate that the average adult makes 35,000 decisions every day.i While...Read More
What is my credit score and how do I manage it?
December 27, 2022
If you are looking to buy property in the near future there are a lot of numbers you’ll be keeping track of – how much deposit you are saving for, how much you can borrow, how much to allow for closing costs, a figure for your total overall budget, as well as how much your...Read More
The challenges of market timing
December 19, 2022Financial Planning
When markets fall, it's natural to want to take action to prevent further losses. Doing so however can do more harm than good. Here's why timing the market to buy low and sell high is not as easy as it sounds. If you’re invested in the financial markets and also keeping up with the news,...Read More