Why Accessing your Super Early Might Be the Wrong Move

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Early superannuation withdrawal isn’t just reserved for Coronavirus-related emergencies. In fact, it can also be accessed during other times of high financial stress. If you’re in a struggle to repay your debts, you could be contemplating using some of this retirement money for those payments. You might think your super is a great source of […]

Bad Financial Habits Sending Aussies Broke

One-third of Aussies admit bad financial habits such as not knowing how to budget, using cash advances on credit cards, racking up late fees on credit facilities, and not paying attention to debt are the reasons for their personal debt situation. People who experience money problems and chronic debt often share similar behaviours and financial […]

Getting Your Finances Back On Track After The Festive Season

Have you overspent at Christmas? Don’t beat yourself up about it—it’s the holidays, after all. Here’s how to get your finances back on track after the festive season. The parties came and went. You spent too much on food, presents, or perhaps a holiday trip. Chances are, your bank balance is not looking good after […]

Best Paying Jobs with No Experience Required

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Here’s Why You Should Be Budgeting

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A lot of people often ask, why bother budgeting? There are plenty of reasons! Budget setting can be a very powerful tool in saving money and achieving financial independence. This blog post will outline some of the most effective ways to budget, in order to reach your monetary goals. We will get into the nitty […]

4 Financial Issues That Can Throw Your Budget Out Of Whack

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Do you want the secret to staying out of debt? It’s all about budgeting. You need to make sure that you are constantly keeping control of your spending and that you have a check on how much money you have for various different purchases and bills. Unfortunately, this is easier said than done because there […]

Why It’s So Hard to Save on Low Income

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When you’re in your 20s, you will most likely be on a limited income. You may even be struggling on a minimum wage. That’s a problem because according to experts, you should be saving up to 20 percent of your income each month. This means experts recommend that a significant portion of your income is stored […]

Teach Your Kids to Save From a Young Age

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If you do not teach your children how to manage their money properly you are setting them up to fail. We are inundated with advertising messages geared towards instant gratification daily and the thought of patiently saving for that dream item seems out of reach for most. According to Sophie Elsworth one way to teach […]