We’ve all had (or yet to have) that moment—staring at the calendar, realising Christmas is just around the bend and thinking, “How can I have a memorable holiday without draining my bank account?”
Navigating the Costs of Starting a Family
Starting a family is one of the biggest and most exciting (see also; daunting) decisions you’ll make – even if it wasn’t completely planned! For those looking ahead and wanting answers on all the big and small costs and considerations you have ahead of you, look no further. There are 5 key stages we consider when helping our clients plan for starting a family.
Mortgage Stress? Here’s how to reduce the pressure from rising interest rates
If you’re like most Australians in recent months, you’ve probably been seeing (or actively Googling) a lot about rising interest rates, falling house prices and the phrase ‘mortgage stress’.
Where does all the money go? (And a present to help you save more!)
This is probably the question we get the most. This, and similar ones like, I’ve started earning more but where is all the extra money going?? And, how do I save more of my hard-earned money?
Karinda on the Road: Setting off
It’s been on their bucket list for years; travel around Australia and explore the beaches, forests and adventures right in our backyard. But we’ve all heard that before, right?
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The 6 pillars of how to successfully fund extended travel
This post follows on from Need a gap year? It’s never too late, where we discussed why and how you should plan a gap year right away. Here we’re talking money and the smartest ways to fund extended travel.
7 income producing assets that you already own
When we talk about income-producing assets, it’s usually centred around common investments like shares or investment properties. In this post, we uncover a few of the more uncanny income-producing assets that you might already have access to.
The tax myth explained: tax deductions that are letting you down
We all love our tax deductions, right! “I’m paying too much tax, how do I reduce it?”
I have these conversations with my clients all the time. Unfortunately there is a great myth when it comes to tax deductions that not everyone is aware of.
How to save more: to spend or not to spend
Over and over again you guys tell us that one of your biggest struggles is how to save more of your hard-earned money. So we thought we’d have a quick look at a few of the choices we all have around spending. This is not an exhaustive list but might poke you into thinking about some of the choices you’re making and whether this aligns with your objectives.
You have the power! 5 quick ways to earn more money
Last week we covered how to save more of your hard earned. One way to do this is to earn more money.
When you’re starting out on the road to financial freedom, your ability to earn more money can make a significant impact on your success. Check out our 5 tips to earn more money below.
Women, take control: Educate yourself
{Guest blog – Tash is back by popular demand!}
On the back of my original blog – the pitfalls of marrying a financial planner – I wanted to follow up on the need to educate yourself when it comes to all things money.
“The beautiful thing about learning is that no-one can take it away from you” – BB King
Money Day: Do this once a year, it should save you $500+ per month
It’s widely reported that money is one of the leading causes of stress for young people. To help with this I want you to consider the idea of taking a Money Day.
I’m going to show you how spending just one day a year focused solely on your money basics will get you on track, could easily save you $500 per month and clear your head of all that worry.