Seven steps to cutting debt It’s time to drop your debt weight and get financially fit. You enjoy a challenge – right? Then step towards financial fitness by cutting your debts this year. Understand and embrace your debt. Firstly, work out where and what type of debt you have and start to plan how you’re going to cut it down. For example, if you roll multiple debts into one, you may save on fees …
4 ways to make more retirement hay while the sun shines The latest AMP.NATSEM report, Going the distance: Working longer, living healthier, has found that although the pension age may rise to 70 if the Government’s proposed legislation passes, many people in their 60s simply aren’t going to be healthy enough to work that long. The report found that in 2035 one in four men and one in five women aged 60-69 are expected to …
Renovate your way to a better property Some tips to get the most out of your renovation, whether you’re staying or going Granite bench tops, sleek Euro appliances, free-floating staircases, a marble bathroom or a new pool…the possibilities are endless. But sadly your budget is limited. So where to start? The first question to ask is—are you going to sell up or stay where you are? Renovating to live If you’re renovating for the long …
Seven tips to travel on a budget Careful planning can help you enjoy a great holiday, whatever your budget Does it feel like ages since your last holiday? Maybe with responsibilities like paying off your credit card, saving for your first home, or paying back your university fees, your next holiday still seems a long way off… Well, don’t despair. There are plenty of ways to take a break without breaking the budget. Go social—Check …
How can you give your kids money smarts? Children learn a lot from their parents when it comes to money—arm yours for financial success. When it comes to money, your own behaviour and attitudes can strongly influence your kids. Help your kids to be money smart by demonstrating positive money habits and teaching them valuable lessons as they grow older. Teaching money smarts Money management has always been important for children to learn about, especially …
Living longer, working longer and super balances larger Australians with the best life expectancy in history will have to work longer in order to be able to fund their retirement. But new research has found only half of all working Australians will be healthy enough to work in to their golden years. The latest AMP.NATSEM report, Going the distance: Working longer, living healthier, has found the majority of Australians have less than a 50 per …
Budgeting Tips for Parents Having a baby is one of the most beautiful feelings in the world and also a life changing event. The birth of a baby can change your life drastically and similar is the effect on your finances. With the birth of a baby the financial picture that you once painted need to be repainted and in such time it is more important than ever to have an accurate budget made and …
Brush Up On Your Knowledge Of Credit Cards The use of credit cards continues to enjoy an almost meteoric rise to popularity and fame. It has been seen that credit cards have now even overtaken debit cards in the race to become the top plastic alternative to money. The use of credit cards is more often than not rewarding in terms of credit scores and points. Yet, it is important that you are smart when …
Planning a Vacation? Few Money Saving Tips to Remember! Planning some fun time with family? Great! But you don’t want your vacation to disturb all your finances, do you? Then think about the ways you can make your vacation really economical. Here in this post, we have summed up for you that can make your leisure time even more memorable. Have a look: Compare Sites To Get The Best Deal! When making bookings and looking …
5 Tips to Straighten Out Your Finances Are your finances a mess? Do you need a way to get out of the mess you have created for yourself? Well, we will give you not one, but six ways that will help you straighten out your finances. Memorize the following five ways by heart: 1. How Much Do You Owe The Bank? Figure out the debt on all your credit cards, but try not to scream …
