by admin | Feb 23, 2022 | Debt, Economics, Federal Budget, Investing
Both bonds and equities have lost ground for the year to date. Bonds have weakened in a world of unexpectedly high inflation, which has prompted central banks to start raising interest rates. Equities have suffered as monetary policy looks to tighten more than...
by admin | Feb 14, 2022 | Budgeting, Debt, Economics, Family, First Home, Lifestyle
We work hard to earn our income and even harder to save it to achieve our dreams. Even a few dollars saved on different types of bills over the years can compound to something meaningful. Let’s go through some of the ways that can help achieve these savings. Track...
by admin | Jan 13, 2022 | Budgeting, Debt, Economics, Federal Budget, Index, Interest Rates, Investing
You might think that only importers and exporters pay attention to the value of the Aussie dollar, but movements in the exchange rate affect us all. After peaking at US$0.81 in January 2018, the Australian dollar fell as low as US$0.61 in March 2020, and is currently...
by admin | Dec 29, 2021 | Budgeting, Debt, Economics, Family, Insurance
While the standard of living is constantly improving in Australia, economic disruptions, stagnant wage growth and continually increasing house prices are putting more and more people under financial stress. A recent report by the social research group, the Melbourne...
by admin | Dec 29, 2021 | Budgeting, Debt, Family, Interest Rates, Uncategorized
Australians were introduced to credit cards way back in 1974. Since then, we have embraced the plastic-fantastic with much enthusiasm, and why not? Credit cards meant no waiting; purchases went home immediately and were paid-off in monthly instalments – what could be...
by admin | Nov 10, 2021 | Budgeting, Debt, Economics, Investing, Lifestyle, Superannuation
A study conducted by the Australian Stock Exchange reported that nearly 25% of investors over the past two years were aged 18 to 24. These young Australians were found to be knowledge seekers, keen to take on life and begin their journey towards financial security. If...
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