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…

The Silly Season – Decoded

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The Silly Season – Decoded. As the year begins to end, and the amount of events and parties begin to multiply, the next few months can be overwhelming. Whether you are planning the events or just attending them, there is a cost that…

Makeup, makes up for a lot of costs.

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Makeup, makes up for a lot of costs. When we look at everyday expenses – often we overlook the process of getting ready. For a lot of women, makeup can be a costly everyday expense, and although it pays itself of over use. Retail…

Babysitting, Dog Walking & More – Not just child’s play!

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Babysitting, Dog Walking & More – Not just child’s play! A lot of us can remember nights spent babysitting – and earning a few extra dollars for the magazine or sweets we were saving for. Times are changing, and so are the rules…

Organise your Bill’s and Repayments

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Organise your Bill’s and Repayments If you caught our post last week on Facebook about this, then you will know a little already, about what you can do! No matter what walk of life you are from – bills will commonly be a stress at…

The Perks for the Work

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We have talked before about what your job entails – and what it should include. It is extremely important to understand your contract and job description in order to fulfil expectations, and also to ensure you are getting paid your worth. Look…

School holidays – what can we do?

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As the end of a school semester comes to a close, and your children’s stress’s start to ease – you may feel you stress levels rising. Have no fear, we have some tips that will keep both you and your children entertained these holidays. School…

An Economic Issue; where is your money going?

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We talk a lot about saving money, and ensuring that our money is invested wisely. Saving money can extend to our eating habits, and how much we save at the beginning of a pay cheque. Direct spending aside – how often do you stop to think…

Phone Plan’s – smart planning.

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The advertisements for phone companies seem to be plastered over every advertising surface. If you aren’t currently reading this article on your phone, you are more than likely carrying a phone with you – or looking at an advertisement…

Bills, Bills and More Bills.

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We all suffer when our monthly or even fortnightly bills come along. It seems like all savings for that month go out the window as the bills rack up. Car Rego, Phone Bills, electricity and common living expenses all take a toll and it tends…

Welcome to our Blog page, where bright ideas unfold.

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Bright Future Financial is focused on the future. Whether it is planning for your future financially or looking ahead – we will meet you there! Unlike many financial companies, you won’t find us boring you too much (we hope) with financial…