Category: Personal

Australians are becoming more engaged with their personal finances. It’s fair to say 2020 hasn’t quite panned out the way any of us thought it would. From local bushfires to a global pandemic it’s been a rollercoaster of a ride. But there’s growing evidence that Australians are tapping into their reserves of resilience to set […]

The spread of coronavirus has been followed by some of the biggest plunges in share markets since the global financial crisis (GFC), both here in Australia and around the world. There’s nothing new about a market correction, but for those close to retirement in can be a nerve-wracking experience. If you’ve checked your superannuation balance […]

With the COVID-19 coronavirus crippling the Australian economy and affecting livelihoods, the Australian Federal Government has announced a range of measures to support both businesses and individuals.  The total stimulus announced to date is worth $189 billion, or 10% of the size of the Australian economy, and the government has said more financial support will […]

Coronavirus continues to rattle investment markets as the number of new cases outside China continues to rise posing increasing uncertainty over the impact on economic activity. Its impact has intensified following the collapse of The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) discipline, causing a further plunge in oil prices and raising concerns about debt servicing […]

Gift giving is one of life’s joys, until the credit card bill comes through. Here are five ways to maximise the love without blowing your budget.  According to a recent Financial Planning Association of Australia reporti, 85% of us find more joy in giving gifts to others than in getting them ourselves. Though we love […]

Many parents approach the topic of money differently, but could your way of doing things influence your kids’ success? The majority of Aussie mums and dads recognise that they’re accountable when it comes to shaping their children’s perspective around money matters. A recent report published by the Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA), revealed parents […]

According to recent findings, three out of five Aussie customers are not receiving any financial benefits from having a credit card. It’s long been suspected that for many people, the humble credit card is a pretty poor financial product, which can end up costing far more than it returns in benefits. Now we have a bit more […]

It’s a pity there’s no handy ‘How to’ book to teach you about adult life, especially when it comes to finances. It’s something that you need to learn on the job. To make the task easier, here’s a breakdown of the three trickiest areas to get to grips with in your twenties – debt, cash […]

$45 billion. That’s how much Australians owe on their credit cards.i Now, perhaps that’s no drama if we’re not paying too much to access credit and we’re managing to avoid interest charges by paying back what we owe on time. But we paid a collective $1.5 billion in fees in 2016-17.i And we’re taking out new […]

It’s the morning after the night before. You wake up on Boxing Day and stumble into the lounge room to face what looks like…Armageddon. There’s wrapping paper strewn all over the floor, every surface is covered with toys and knick-knacks that seemed like a good idea at the time and the recycling bin is already […]