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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
Planning for a (much) longer life
April 18, 2018
We generally need to make earnings from 40 to 50 years in the workforce extend across what could be 80 to 90 years of living. Australians today need to do something our parents and grandparents didn’t even think about – plan for a long life, and a new report shows the benefits of planning for longevity...Read More
Bank hybrid securities
April 16, 2018
You take all the risk Banks and insurers issue hybrids to raise money that can count as regulatory capital under the prudential standards that apply to banks and insurers. All new hybrids issued by banks and insurers are designed to be loss absorbing, which means you, not the bank, are at risk of suffering a...Read More
New rules to benefit those downsizing for retirement
April 16, 2018
Downsizers will be able to top up their super with the proceeds from the sale of their main residence from July 2018. From 1 July 2018, Australians aged 65 and over who are downsizing for retirement will be able to contribute the proceeds from the sale of their main residence (up to $300,000) into super1. We...Read More
Money and relationships – are you a financial dud?
April 16, 2018
If you don’t think you size up in the managing-money department, check out these 11 tips for when financial opposites attract. You and your other half may be on the verge of moving in together, adopting a couple of fur-babies, having kids, opening a joint account, or buying a property. If your partner is on...Read More
Now’s the time for tax planning
April 16, 2018
With less than ten weeks remaining to the end of the financial year, now is the time to start some serious tax planning. Getting ready for tax time should go well beyond bundling receipts into a shoe box for your accountant. The run up to 30 June is a critical time for investors to take...Read More
5 tips to save money at university
April 13, 2018
Back at uni? Do away with the poor student clichés with these money making and money saving tips. Students aren’t exactly known for rolling in cash, but by following these simple tips to save money at university you can make the most of what you’ve got. 1. Get a part-time job This might seem obvious, but part-time...Read More