26Oct

2022-23 Budget: A wrap up of the proposed measures

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The Labor Party won the majority of seats in the lower house at the May Federal election this year. With this, the Albanese Government handed down an updated 2022-23 Federal Budget at 7:30pm (AEDT) on 25 October 2022. In this latest Budget, the Government’s policy priorities—and the proposed measures to help achieve these priorities—centre on […]

13Oct

3 tips on negotiating a home loan rate

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Watching your mortgage repayments go up months on end may be causing a fair bit of anxiety in your household. It’s no wonder, with many lenders passing on rate hikes to customers in step with the RBA. As an example, according to one source, in the May-September period this year, the cumulative rise in repayments […]

13Oct

Q&A: Should I consider investing in a term deposit? (It depends)

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Q. With interest rates rising, should I consider investing in a term deposit? (It depends) Term deposits have long been a popular savings strategy. And with interest rates on the rise, it’s not uncommon to wonder whether a term deposit is a good place to put your hard earned money. Like any financial product, there […]

13Oct

5 ways to help fend off financial stress in a relationship

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It’s no secret that money is one of the most common causes of stress in Australia*. As well as your health, financial stress can cause havoc in even the closest relationships. If you and your partner are feeling the pressure on the money front, there are ways to help manage this. Here are 5 tips, […]

13Oct

Choosing aged care for elderly parents

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The reality of old age isn’t something that many of us like to think about. The idea that we—or our parents—will become reliant on someone else to get by can be confronting. But sooner or later, most ageing parents are going to need some sort of care later in life. And, one of the biggest […]

10Oct

7 tips on dealing with fluctuating income

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Australia has long been known for its entrepreneurial spirit. Even a pandemic didn’t seem to dampen our desire to venture into self-employment. In 2021, there were 34 percent more small business registrations than in 2019*. And, around 1 in 3 surveyed Australians have said they would like to own their own business^. Alongside the desire […]