Support in Aged Care
As at 31 December 2017, there were 104,602 people waiting for a home care support package. A staggering 26.70% had been waiting for more than 12 months, although many had a lower care package in the interim. How do you…
Retirement Saving Hacks
Saving for retirement: Hacks for parents with dependants You can build your retirement savings while supporting your dependants. Providing for your dependent children doesn’t have to come at the expense of saving for retirement. There are ways you can build a…
Managing Your Insurance Costs
You don’t have to cut corners on your insurance or sacrifice the adequacy of your cover to make your policy more affordable. Choosing A Payment Structure Choosing stepped premiums in the first few years of your life insurance policy may…
Why Should I Care About Lost Super?
Did you know there are about 14.8 million Australians with a superannuation account, 40% of which hold more than one account? Some of that 40% make up the $18 billion in ‘lost super’. Is some of that yours? Find It…
Beat The Stress Of Redundancy
Don’t let losing your job throw you into deep difficulty. Sort out your finances early. Being made redundant doesn’t have to throw you and your family into financial trouble. Stay on top of your finances by planning and setting a…
Save Through Super For Your First Home
A new scheme may help you make your dream of owning a home come true. High property prices have made owning a home unattainable for many prospective first time buyers. But the First Home Super Saver scheme, passed by the…
Stay On Top Of Your Business Finances
Finances can make or break your business, so it’s vital to keep them in check. Here are some tips. Don’t Lose Out Take advantage of recent tax and regulatory changes, such as: the $20,000 instant asset write-off threshold, which applies…
A Money-Wise Wedding: Creating A Budget For The Big Day
Whether you’re planning a large, luxurious wedding or a small, intimate affair, smart budgeting could help free you from financial worries, so you can enjoy your special day. Following these steps may help ensure no one’s worried about debt on…
Tips To Help You Start Your Own Business
Starting a new business is exciting but there’s a lot to think about and organise. Before you even begin, you should consider how prepared you are to make difficult decisions, work long hours, face financial constraints, lose sleep, and confront…
Create A Great Financial New Year
New Year’s resolutions are easy to make but often hard to keep. But there are real benefits to making financial resolutions. Here are some helpful suggestions to get you started. Get Back To Basics If you find it near-impossible to…