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Is your home underinsured?
May 15, 2018
Cold weather and faulty appliances can be a dangerous combination in winter - especially if your home is underinsured. As we head into winter, now is the time to check your home heating appliances – and your home and contents cover. The cooler months typically see an uptick in home insurance claims with a rise...Read More
Watch out for tax scams
May 15, 2018
The end of the financial year will likely bring the usual wave of scams. Here's what to look for. The Federal Budget is behind us, and amid the celebrations over tax cuts (around $500 annually for low to middle income earners if proposals are legislated), now is the time to be mindful of scammers pretending...Read More
Federal Budget roundup 2018-19
May 14, 2018
Federal Treasurer Scott Morrison handed down his third Federal Budget. Among the proposed changes, he announced tax cuts and changes to super and social security. Read on for a round-up of the proposals put forward and a look at how they might affect your household expenses and financial future, whatever your stage of life. Remember,...Read More
When it comes to housing affordability, our capital cities haven’t fared well. There are 28 ‘severely unaffordable’ major housing markets that exist internationally1—and of those, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane and Perth all rank among the top 212. These are the findings from the 2018 Demographia International Housing Affordability Survey, which assesses housing markets across nine countries...Read More
While approximately 1.3 million Aussies run their own show, one in five has no superannuation at all. Many Australians see self-employment as a goal worth aiming for. But running your own show can mean retiring with very little in super savings – one in five self-employed people have no super at all compared to just...Read More
Changes aimed at improving housing affordability have passed through parliament. See what the new rules could mean for you. Government proposals around improving housing affordability in Australia were passed through parliament on 7 December 2017. As part of the changes, first-home buyers will be given a tax concession through the ability to save for a...Read More
How Much Super Should I Have at My Age?
May 2, 2018
We look at the average super balances for different age groups in Australia so you can see how your super savings compare. A healthy super balance can be a key ingredient in being able to live the life we want in retirement. But for many people, retirement is a long way off, and it can...Read More
What is the cost of raising a child?
May 2, 2018
We take a look at the costs that come with raising kids through the different stages of their life. Laughter, joy and fun are some of the words associated with having kids, but there’s another word that often gets overlooked – expensive. Whether you’re just starting to think about having a family, have a baby...Read More
Chances are you either have a side gig (a way to make money on the side of your usual job), want to have one, or you benefit from someone else’s. While the gig economy has been bubbling away in the background for a while now, it continues to be on the rise, and people are...Read More
Paying bills on time just became more important
April 30, 2018
With comprehensive credit reporting due to kick off from 1 July 2018, paying your bills on time will become even more important. Whenever you apply for credit – and this can include opening a new mobile phone or gas/electricity account, the service provider is likely to take a look at your credit history. At present, this...Read More