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Creating a long term financial plan can pave the road to a strong financial future. A long term financial plan is the process of aligning your financial capacity with your financial goals. It helps you establish your long term financial goals, creates a strategy to reach them, and then tracks your progress toward success. Your...Read More

Every homeowner loves the idea of becoming mortgage-free faster and paying less interest in the lead up to that landmark event. Fortunately, there are some easy steps you can take to get there sooner - whether you’ve just got your first home loan, want to increase your property equity or become mortgage-free as soon as...Read More

Looking at your spending in a new light could make a substantial difference to your financial future. The 50/20/30 budget rule works for one main reason – it’s easy. New to budgeting? You may know how much money you make and have a rough idea of how much you spend. But do you know what...Read More

The age you retire in Australia isn’t set in stone. You can really retire whenever you want to, but a number of factors could play a big part in your decision. Your financial situation, health, employment opportunities and coordinating with your partner, if you have one, could all play a role in helping you determine...Read More

If you’re about to buy your first property, the upfront and ongoing costs are only part of what you need to know. Buying a home could be one of the biggest purchases you ever make. With that in mind, here are nine helpful hints if you’re considering getting into the property market. 1. Investigate the...Read More

If you’d like to know what the difference is between a transition-to-retirement pension, an account-based pension, an annuity, and the government’s Age Pension, we break it down. If you’re in or nearing retirement and have heard the term ‘pension’ being thrown around, you may have picked up that there are different types of retirement pensions...Read More

Retirement villages in Australia offer residents a unique range of retirement living options, including accommodation options, facilities and services. Many retirement villages feature pools, golf courses, regular social events and 24-hour emergency assistance. For many people, retirement is a new and exciting stage of life where you can relax after years of hard work, take...Read More

In 2021, customer experience is king and there are lots of ways you can give yours a boost, writes Jason VandeBoom, Founder and CEO, ActiveCampaign. Have a great product or service but not seeing as many customers as you’d like coming, or returning, through the doors? Chances are it’s your customer experience, not your core...Read More

If you’re ready to step onto the property ladder, the first thing you’ll need is a deposit. But exactly how much you’ll need to save will depend on a few factors, including what you can afford to borrow and how much your ideal property costs. Your overall financial situation, and in particular, your income and...Read More

If you are surprised at how prices in cities and regional areas have risen even in the face of the social and economic havoc caused by COVID-19, you’re not alone. If you are thinking of buying property, you may even be a little concerned about what the current property market means for your buying decisions.  Is timing everything, or is time in the market more important? Whether you’re a first...Read More