Saving for your child’s future
As every parent knows (even before they become one), raising a child isn’t cheap. And those expenses don’t necessarily stop once they reach 18. Parents often hope to help their …
Transfer balance cap set to increase to $1.7 million
The amount of super savings that can be transferred into a retirement pension (whether you have one or more than one) will increase from $1.6 million to $1.7 million on …
Why insurance is important: real benefits for you and your family
Insurance plays a central role in providing financial security for you and your family when it’s needed most. You insure your car and your home. But nothing is more important …
Your investment options and strategy
Building your wealth for the long term starts with a sound investment strategy. But with so many options outside your superannuation fund – from bonds to managed funds – where …
A family affair: Children, super contributions and SMSFs
The potential increase in members from four to six a in self-managed fund has led to many to consider about whether it is worthwhile to have children as members of …
2021-22 Federal Budget: What it means for You
As the COVID economic landscape continues to take shape, Australian Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has handed down the 2021-22 Federal Budget. Among the proposed changes, he announced continuing tax relief …
What you can claim when working from home
Setting up a home office? Here’s how to create a comfortable workspace, while offsetting the extra costs of working remotely. If you’re among those who’s decided to say ‘so-long’ to …
How to save for retirement in your 60s
Your 60s are the time in which you’re most likely to retire – according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, of the Aussies who are planning their retirement, the average …
How to recover from a financial setback
Financial setbacks can appear in our lives when we least expect it. Paying back a loan like a mortgage or settling debt can be overwhelming to deal with. As individuals, …
How to reassess your spending and budgeting habits
There’s no denying the pandemic has significantly affected the finances of many Australians. Some of us are spending more, some are cutting back on non-essential spending and for others, the …
How the gender pay gap is causing problems for Aussie women: Now and in the future
Women are entering retirement with significantly less superannuation and personal savings than men – leading to a growing class of women living out their golden years in poverty. We explore …
Find your perfect savings account
Looking for a good savings account can sometimes be a little like looking for a good partner – the honeymoon period might be important, but so is achieving your happily …
Relationship break-up entitlements when you’re a de facto
If you’ve recently split from your partner or are simply wondering what might happen if you do, you’ll need to keep your financial wits about you. A division of assets …
How to save for retirement in your 50s
For many people, your 50s are your golden years, a time when you may be at the pinnacle of your career and some of the big expenses you needed in …
Five Financial habits to start in 2021
Like any habit, our financial behaviours are formed by doing the same actions repeatedly until they’re second nature. That’s great if you’ve got into the routine of saving regularly – …
Redefine your work life
Most of us want to put 2020 firmly behind us. But there were some silver linings from this tumultuous year. One positive was the chance to work from home. Australians …
Show your finances some self-love
Are you guilty of changing your spending habits when you’re in a relationship? Do you have a financial plan, or are you relying on a partner to take care of …
Budgeting tips for students
Surviving on a student budget isn’t easy, but don’t worry, it can be done. Whether you’re studying remotely this year, or returning to campus, we have some great tips to …