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8 tips for first home buyers
January 7, 2019
If you look at the statistics, it takes the majority of Australians a little over three and a half years on average to save for a deposit on a first home1 If you’re thinking about, or aren’t far away from, putting some money down on that place of your dreams, we look at some of...Read More
8 amazing Australian golf courses you must play
January 7, 2019
From Port Stephens to Port Hedland, Australia teems with beautiful golf courses. Better still, most are easily accessible to the general public. For some travellers, golf clubs are the first item to be packed when taking a break. The accessibility and wide variety of Australian courses ensures that playing golf when on holidays is a...Read More
5 reasons why you should review your finances
December 18, 2018
There may be ways you could adjust your budget to help pay the bills As living costs continue to rise, many Australians are finding it tough to make ends meet. Here are five red flags that mean you may need to review your personal finances. 1. You find it hard to pay for emergencies The...Read More
How women can boost their super balances
November 21, 2018
Women face big challenges when it comes to saving for super. Often they earn less than men and take breaks from work to care for children and parents, all of which plays a role in reducing super contributions and investment earnings. This can add up to a big difference at retirement. Women nearing retirement (age...Read More
Ranking of the world’s best: Taking it personally
November 21, 2018
You may have read about the latest ranking of Australia as one of the best countries for retirees in terms of lifestyle and retirement-income systems. And you may have wondered what such rankings personally mean for you – apart from perhaps making you feel fortunate about where you live. After all, you are unlikely to...Read More
How to get a good credit score
November 21, 2018
Lenders look at your credit score or credit rating, which appears in your credit report, to work out if they should lend you money or give you credit. Here we explain how your credit score works and what you can do to improve it. What is a credit score? Your credit score is a number...Read More
Planning for the unplanned in retirement
November 12, 2018
It’s important to prepare for unexpected illness that could throw your retirement plans off course. When you close your eyes and think about retirement, what comes into your mind? Lounging on a pristine beach in the Whitsundays? Enjoying a croissant in a café on the Champs Elysees? Kitesurfing on the bay? If you’re approaching the...Read More
Would you like to retire by 40?
November 12, 2018
Many younger Australians are joining the Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE) movement. Is it right for you? When you’re starting out in the workforce and building your career, retirement can seem like a long way away. And with the age at which you can access your super and age pension creeping up—not to mention the...Read More
Most older Aussies say they’d prefer home care over a nursing home
November 12, 2018
While nearly nine in 10 say they have a preference, less than five in 10 have discussed their wishes with their family. What about you? According to a recent study by McCrindle, nearly 90% of Australians aged 50 and over said they’d prefer to live out their days in their own home, even though most...Read More
What are the 3 biggest living expenses for households?
November 5, 2018
We check out the three largest contributors to household spending in Australia and where people would source additional cash if living expenses rose. If you worked a full-time job in Australia in 1975, the average amount you would’ve earned a year was about $7,600, whereas today, that figure would be closer to $72,0001, according to...Read More