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…

Black Swan events: never try to predict the unpredictable

Hindsight is 20/20, right? The Global Financial Crisis, Trump's election and the rise and fall of Bitcoin all seem obvious enough in retrospect. But here's the thing: very few people ever make money from random and unexpected events, despite many trying!

How to choose your default Super fund

Choosing the right superannuation fund can be like navigating a maze. Just when you think you're onto a winner you run into a dead end – whether that be because of high fees, hidden costs, or poor performance. Today we'll break down the process of choosing a fund in 9 simple steps.

5 ways to combat current property market conditions

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Australia's housing market might be on a bit of a downward trajectory, but that doesn't mean the value of your home can't buck the trend. Here are five ways you can increase the value of your property, without necessarily increasing your monthly mortgage repayments.