If you’re in your 50s, the likelihood of you having some money in your super fund is quite high. Even in your pre-retirement years, the prospect of retiring may seem a long way off, which is why most don’t stay motivated and engaged with their...
For many years, the desired age of retirement was age 65 with many people trying to save, plan, and prepare so they could finally exit the workforce and enter into a new stage of life. However, more and more Australians will not retire at age...
With the upcoming super changes expected to take place July 1, 2017, you could be one of many Australians tempted not to put your focus on your super or your retirement. For example, two of the major changes are a cut in the contributions caps...
Retirement planning seems to have a bad reputation among the majority of Australians between the ages of 45 and 65 years old. When it comes to addressing the issue of planning for retirement, it seems many of us more “mature” Aussies enjoy the bliss of...
Most of us know how expensive life can be just for adults, but throw kids into the mix, and the expenses often seem as though they have tripled. It is supposed to be one of the happiest times of your life, and it can be,...
Many of us do not want to think about what might happen to your family should something happen to you, but no matter what, it is something we must all plan for no matter what. Although it doesn’t always happen, it’s important to note that...
When people consider buying a home in Australia, they often think of reasons to move to either the Sunshine Coast or the Gold Coast. Which one is better? There will obviously be some differences, but both location certainly do have two things in common: gorgeous...
Millennials, a generation not easily understood by most of us, have grown up in a much different world than us “older” folks did. Extensive research, countless papers, and many articles have been written about Millennials and their financial health. Why? Because their choices and available...
As retirement approaches, the stakes often get higher. There’s no time for errors in judgment or money mistakes, which is why it’s so important to know what common errors and mistakes to look out for and avoid like the plague. Here’s a list of three...
A personal loan can be a helpful tool when it comes to managing your finances—as long as it is used for the right reasons and in a responsible way. However, there are many taboos that can easily be associated with accumulating debt, and many people...