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…

6 Simple Steps to Make Your Top Financial Goals a Reality in 2018.

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Is 2018 the year you finally get your act together and reach your long-desired financial goals? Owning a new home. Visiting family in England. Upgrading the family car so everyone fits without sticking your littlest in the boot (just kidding).  We’re…

How Not To Blow Your Budget On General Living Expenses

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Could you access $2,000 spare cash in an emergency? Australian households are feeling the budget pinch, struggling to cover the most basic living expenses pay-to-pay. So, do you know where your money’s going, and can you do better?  The…

Are You Saving Money for the Things That Make You Happy?

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There’s a conversation I have frequently with my clients, and that is, why do you save money? What’s your purpose?   I find one of the main reasons people can’t stick to their savings plan is because they aren’t truly connected…

Can Your Hobby Be Turned Into a Money-Making Empire?

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 The comfort and security of 9-5 life is losing its sheen. More people are turning their backs on the certainty of regular pay cheques and going into business for themselves. Thanks to technology and the internet, we’re all now realising…