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The fundamentals of financial responsibility
8 December
Financial responsibility refers to the practice of handling money and other assets in a way that is in your (as the owner of the assets) or your family’s best interest. Being financially responsible entails a certain level of proficiency in...[Read More]
How to save money around the home during times of rising interest rates
3 November
With interest rates rising almost everywhere, including Australia, people have begun tightening their purse strings as best they can. However, decreasing spending to ensure your expenses match your reduced budget could mean barely any savings or...[Read More]
What Is Dollar Cost Averaging?
26 October
Investing can be a challenging exercise, although the principle behind it is deceptively simple: buy when prices are low. However, this is easier said than done. Even seasoned investors who attempt to time the market to buy at the most advantageous...[Read More]
Power prices tipped to rise by 50 per cent
26 October
Retail electricity prices are expected by rise by 50 per cent over the next two years, dealing households and businesses another cost-of-living blow. Treasury has assumed in the federal budget that retail power prices will increase by an average of...[Read More]
Fuel relief to end amid price spike fears
21 September
The federal government will end petrol excise relief but insists motorists won’t be hit too hard at the bowser. Treasurer Jim Chalmers has confirmed the September 28 deadline on the temporary fuel excise cut of 22 cents per litre, citing the...[Read More]
Petrol price rises to further hit budgets
7 September
The consumer watchdog will be on the lookout for unnecessary price hikes as the fuel excise is reinstated in full later in the month. The reintroduction of the tax will see motorists pay an extra 25 cents per litre, including GST and indexing to...[Read More]
Top 3 Tips to Maintain a Good Credit Score
28 July
Your credit score is a numerical indicator lenders use to determine how risk-free you are as a borrower. It is based on the details in your credit report, such as your borrowing history and whether you have made timely payments. People with low...[Read More]
Five steps to building wealth [VIDEO]
15 January
MoneySmary (ASIC) 1. Know your financial starting point If you don’t know your current financial position, how will you know if your wealth is growing? If you want to build your wealth, making a list of all your assets and liabilities is a...[Read More]
[VIDEO] 5 People around the world shared their take on living well
1 January
Money and Life (Financial Planning Association of Australia) What does living well mean to you in 2020? People around the world shared their take on living well in a 30-second video. Find out how five global citizens are planning for their best...[Read More]
Building an emergency fund for a rainy day [VIDEO]
30 October
Video: Building an emergency savings fund Financial counsellor, Kristen Hartnett from The Salvation Army Moneycare explains how you can build an emergency fund to help you cope with unexpected expenses when things go wrong. Money...[Read More]
[VIDEO] Budgeting, saving & tax calculators
26 September
MoneySmart(ASIC) Our budgeting, saving and tax calculators help you get more control over your money so you can reach your savings goals. Budgeting, saving & tax calculators Budget planner Enables you to: plan your money and work out...[Read More]