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...
by admin | Nov 2, 2021 | Budgeting, Debt, Economics, Family, Lifestyle
When precautionary measures were heightened to slow the spread of COVID-19, almost 1 million Australians lost their jobs. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, Australia lost 7.5 per cent of its jobs between 14 March and 18 April 2020, but 93% of these had...
by admin | Sep 21, 2021 | Budgeting, Debt, Family, Lifestyle
The holidays are over and you’ve had a great time. The dreaded credit card statement has arrived and you wonder how you’re going to pay it off. Happy holiday memories vanish into thin air. Unfortunately, there are no magic ways to wipe out debts – it just takes...
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