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…

30 Ways to Save in Your 30s

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Regardless of the stage you’re at in life, you’re always striving to save for something. A house, a bigger house, an overseas holiday, or your own business. But, for a lot of young Aussies, they don’t know where to begin. What are the…

How You Can Save for a House and Still Enjoy Your Smashed Avocado Toast

Australia’s housing affordability crisis puts homeownership out of reach for most young Australians. And, it seems to be their obsession with the humble avo toast breakfast combo that’s holding them back from reaching their home-owning dreams.…

How Can Minimalism Save You Money?

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There is a movement taking place around the world – people are committing themselves to live a more purposeful, happier life with less. Minimalism isn’t a new thing – you can argue that Tyler Durden was an anti-consumerism minimalist when…

Trying to save money? Maybe it’s time you ditched the car.

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Car ownership is such a personal choice. Some are addicted to their car for the convenience it brings. For others, getting around town via train or Uber is less stressful and more practical than driving. But, if you’re looking at saving money…

Why More People Are Choosing to Buy Local

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Why More People Are Choosing to Buy Local (and How to Do It Without Blowing Your Budget) A local produce market and café recently opened nearby; One of many popping up all over our great city. More and more, people are choosing to buy…

10 Simple Ways to Save Money – That Adds Up

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With living costs rising, and household budgets being put under more pressure. Do you seem to find it hard to get ahead? Well you are not the only one. For many Australian family just buying food every week seems to push the family stress…

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the team at Bright Future Financial. Thanks for your support in 2014 and we look forward to 2015 and helping more Australian's get back the high fees and charges they have been paying. Safe travels…

Ride to work each day

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              The battle between cyclist and motorist has been going on since the invention of the motor vehicle, and will continue into our future. However, as a money saving and health…

How To Get A Pay Rise Without Asking Your Boss?

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                    How To Get A Pay Rise Without Asking Your Boss? Sounds great, but that’s not possible you say. Well did you realize that over $4billion…

The Wedding Planner; not just about the Vows

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  The Wedding Planner; not just about the Vows Wedding planning can become a stressful time for a lot of newly engaged couples. When discussing a wedding idea, often a wedding budget is placed out of mind until it is to late.…