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Are you paid weekly, fortnightly or monthly? New research indicates that how often you’re paid has a pretty big bearing on whether you’re a saver or a spender.

How much do you think the average Aussie spends on gifts each month? $20, $50 or 100? (hint: we’re a generous bunch). Today we’ll look at why it’s important to budget for these expenses correctly, rather than succumbing to ‘buy now, pay later’ services.

Backyard cricket pitch not getting much of a workout these days? Sick of your weekends being taken up with mowing and gardening? Installing a granny flat could provide a profitable solution – boosting the value of your home by 30% and adding around 27% to rental income.

Scams involving identity theft have cost Australians at least $16 million this year, and that figure is likely to be just the “tip of the iceberg”, says the ACCC.

Welcoming a baby into your family is one of the most joyous occasions of your life. But just like anything worth celebrating (such as your wedding day or buying your first property), it’s not without its expenses.

Have you reviewed your annual energy costs? Now, more than ever, it is easy to compare energy costs from a range of energy suppliers, and save up to 20% off your bill.

On 2 April 2019, the Government handed down the 2019-20 Federal Budget. The focus of the Budget is for a stronger economy and securing a better future.

The changes proposed in this year’s Budget are minimal in number compared to prior years, and largely positive, which is no surprise in an election year.

Have you checked the performance of your super lately? Is all your super combined into the one fund? Do you even know where to start? In light of recent industry changes, now is a great time to look into your super and make sure it’s performing for you. Superannuation in the Current Climate In recent months, workers have reacted to …

There are a few key ways you can take control of your finances to achieve your money goals in 2019. Tip 1: Set Your Money Goals for the Year What are your money goals for this year? You need to make them specific, achievable and give yourself a timeframe to achieve them. Once you have your goals, you need to …

A key step towards financial health is a healthy credit report. Whether you want to take out a loan to buy a home, a credit card to earn points or a new mobile phone on a post-paid contract, a credit provider will probably want to access your credit report to decide whether or not you’re creditworthy. Step 1: Know What’s …