How to make the transition to retirement smooth for you and your partner

How to make the transition to retirement smooth for you and your partner Couples don’t always agree on everything, including retirement. If the time comes for you to retire and your partner is still working—or vice versa—it’s a matter of anticipating the natural changes ahead and then balancing and planning so both your needs can be met. Understanding differences The age you retire may depend on the work you do, your employment arrangements, your health …

4 Reasons Why Money Shouldn’t Be A Worry For You

4 Reasons Why Money Shouldn’t Be A Worry For You The importance of money in a person’s life is almost unparallel and there is no denying this aspect either. With such high integrity to a particular aspect, it is almost natural for people to make money earning and managing one of their top most priorities. The problem with this approach is that it leads to them facing issues and problems when money related issues don’t …

How can you give your kids money smarts?

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 …

Travelling Abroad? 3 Money Tips For You

Travelling Abroad? 3 Money Tips For You Travelling abroad is one of the most fun activities of the year. The excitement that comes with the going out of country to visit another is almost unparalleled. The first thing you do after having decided to travel abroad is to plan and budget your trip. We’re here to help you in that process by providing you with key tips that may help you save a considerable amount …

How You Could Save up to $500 In A Month

How You Could Save up to $500 In A Month There was once a man who was not the most responsible person environmentally, and yet, he continued to reiterate his commitment to go green. One day a friend asked him how he intended to go green despite not being responsible for the protection of the environment. He hit back and responded, “I don’t care about the environment; the best way to go green is to …

All you need to know about buying at auction

All you need to know about buying at auction Five simple steps―and our checklist―can help you be ready for auction! Bidding for a property at auction can be stressful but you can reduce the stress involved. Before you consider bidding use our tips to make sure you’re prepared and know what to expect. Step 1: Work out the costs Working out how much you can afford to repay on a home loan plus all the …

How to make working later in life work for you

How to make working later in life work for you Tips for taking a freestyle approach to work and retirement  The relationship between work and retirement is changing. Nowadays we expect a lot more from our later years than previous generations—we’re no longer satisfied with treading water and we want to go freestyle. But with the pension qualification age increasing,[1] people living longer[2] and concerns about whether we have enough money in our super, we …

Do You Know the Difference between Needs and Wants?

Do You Know the Difference between Needs and Wants? What’s one reason why people aren’t able to save money? They don’t know the difference between their needs and wants, resulting in too many unwanted things spilling out of your cupboards, closets, and drawers. In order to prevent their desires from controlling their thoughts, they need to differentiate between what they need and what they can do without. Here’s how to start: 1.     Make a List …

Managing your debt

Managing your debt  Debt and Cashflow Management Debt is part of modern life. It can be used to help you reach your goals, but only when you are in control of it, not when it is in control of you. It’s easy to build up little bits of debt here and there that don’t appear to amount to much, but can quickly eat into your cash flow. Common questions to consider Some questions you may …

Planning your future: Why you need a financial adviser

 Having the chance to take a step back for a moment and look at things from a fresh perspective can be a great advantage, especially when it comes to planning your financial future. When it comes to managing your finances; knowing when, where and what to do can be quite daunting and complex. Effectively managing your finances requires a sound knowledge of various strategies available and the latest regulations and this is where a financial …