2024-25 Federal Budget Recap
In his 2024 Federal Budget speech, treasurer, Jim Chalmers, announced that ‘The number one priority of this government and this Budget is helping Australians with the
Regaining financial control after a scam
A year before retirement, Tess’s superannuation plan was on track, and she was imagining her post-work life. With savings of $34,000 at the bank, she was looking to pa
How to avoid property investment failure
There is an old saying that no investment is as safe as a bricks and mortar investment, but is that really the case or is it something that we just like to believe, spur
Zero-based budgeting: Making every dollar count
Ever heard of zero-based budgeting? No? Originally developed in the late 1960s, zero-based budgeting is an accounting method that has experienced a revival in recent tim
How interest rate changes affect your mortgage
Buying a home is one of the most significant decisions a person makes. In a modern landscape where the ratio of homeowners to renters decreases, the emphasis on making a
5 simple techniques to reduce your tax
Even though Benjamin Franklin's renowned statement, "in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes," was spoken over two centuries ago, its rel
How to create a Debt Repayment Plan
Debt can be overwhelming and stressful, but creating a plan to pay it off can help ease that burden. In Australia, household debt is on the rise, with the average househ
Protect your bank account from scammers
According to the ACCC’s Scamwatch statistics, Australians reported a total of $568.6 Million lost to scams in 2022, which makes for big business for scammers, and a ca
Investing in property?
It is no secret that Australians love investing in property. And while it can be an exciting prospect, it is essential to consider the finer details before jumping in, e