How Much Money Should You Save Before Buying A House?

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I’m keeping with the home buying theme again this week. A question I get asked often is – How much money do I need to save before I can buy a home? My answer is usually – how long is a piece of string?   Kidding. But, with so much…

5 Cheap Ways to Keep Fit When You’re on a Budget

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When you’re looking to cut back on your spending, health and fitness is usually the first to face the big chop. Because, when you take out money for bills, rent, and coffee – the little money you have left must stretch a long way. But, there…

A Financial Planner’s Tips to Surviving Christmas

As the year begins to end, and the amount of events and parties begin to multiply, the next few months can be overwhelming on your budget. Whether you are planning the events or just attending them, there is a cost that comes with this time…

New code to protect Aussies buying solar panels

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Ever thought about investing in solar panels for your home? If so, you’ll know it’s a big decision and there’s a lot to wrap your head around. Fortunately, the consumer watchdog is proposing a new retailer code to make solar purchases safer and easier.

Have your smashed avo and eat it too!

One of the most annoying myths for young homebuyers has to be the smashed avo breaky one. You know - to buy a property you have to forego delicious weekend breakfasts. Well, here are three easy recipes that prove otherwise.

RBA goes back-to-back with cash rate cuts

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has cut the official cash rate by 25 basis points to a new record low of 1%. Yep, that's right, back-to-back rate cuts within just one month.

A Super heads-up before the EOFY

Superannuation changes are afoot, and time is running out this financial year to take action. Here’s what you need to know about your superannuation account ahead of the EOFY deadline.

Getting hounded by ATO impersonators? Don’t get scammed this tax season

Tax time is just around the corner, which means ATO impersonators are pulling out their bag of tricks to try and scam you. Here are the main scams currently doing the rounds.

Want more control over your future? The lowdown on SMSFs

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Self-managed super funds (SMSFs) have become an increasingly popular choice in recent years due to the control and flexibility they can offer. Today we'll take a look at why that is, as well as some interesting stats the ATO has gathered on them.

Found an account transaction error? Don’t foot the bill

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Most of us have found ourselves in a sticky situation where we’ve spotted an unauthorised or mistaken transaction on our bank account or credit card statement. Here’s how to avoid footing the bill.

7 simple ways to protect your home these Easter holidays

The Easter holidays are a great time to get away with the family. Unfortunately, this means they're also a prime time for burglars to target your unoccupied home. Here are seven simple ways to deter uninvited guests from entering your property these holidays – sorry Easter Bunny!

Making the most of the instant asset write-off

Cash flow is like your daily hit of caffeine. You don't really notice how important it is for your business until you've got to try and operate without it. Today we'll look at how the recently expanded instant asset write-off initiative can help out in that area.