Like most habits, learning to be money-savvy is most beneficial when you start young.  Here are five easy ways to start saving money that your future self will thank you for.  Track your spending Study your bank statements and go through your direct debits and cancel any unused subscriptions/memberships. For one month write down every single ...

Whether you are a first home buyer or potential investor, saving for a home deposit isn’t easy. It requires some money know-how and tonnes of saving, but with the right tips and tricks, you can fast-track your way to putting some cash down on your next property sooner.  What is a home deposit? A home deposit refers to the initial contribution you...

No need to feel overwhelmed when choosing a car loan; just follow our simple guide to find one that's right for you. If you’ve started searching for a car loan, no doubt you've been faced with words like "redraw", "unsecured" or "variable rate". You could be servicing your loan for some time, so it's important to understand the different options a...

Once considered a radical way to live, many Australians are now viewing an off-grid lifestyle as both economically and environmentally savvy. We delve into some of the pros and cons whether it’s a good choice for you. Just a few years ago, going off-grid wasn’t something many people would seriously consider unless they lived in a remote area or ha...

 Financing your dream car Apart from a home, a car is one of the single biggest purchases you are likely to make. Don't let the excitement of buying a car get in the way of making good financial decisions. What can you afford? Before you start looking for a car work out what you can afford. Include all the costs of owning and running a car. This...

 Protecting Your Super legislation  The ‘Protecting Your Super’ legislation came into effect on 1 July 2019 and is designed to protect people’s super balances. The three main changes are: Insurance in super – if you have an inactive super account, defined as an account where you have made no contributions in the last 16 months, your insurance wil...