Spending money in a cashless world
How the move to electronic payments could be making it easier to spend…and what to do about it.
Finance at Home
How do you save for a rainy day?
It’s not just our farmers who keep their eyes on the horizon for rain.
Making the most of record-low interest rates
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) took the cash rate to a record low of 1% in July, bringing mortgage rates to their lowest level in more than half a century. However, the low cash rate also means your money in the bank could be earning less interest.
Helping grown-up children with their money
It’s only natural to want to help your kids with big ticket items to give them a good start in life—particularly in an era when tuition fees and house prices make higher education and owning a home less affordable than in previous generations.
Our Top 10 Lifestyle Costs
Six out of the top 10 categories relate to just two things. Can you guess what they are, and could you be cutting back?
Be aware of your money bias
Knowledge is power. The more you’re aware of how your mind works the more you can adjust your attitude towards money.
Why saving is behaving
Did you know there are 293 ways to make change for a US dollar, but only 50 for an Australian dollar? Cashiers in America must have jumped for joy when debit cards became the rage.
Take control of your finances now for the new financial year
If you set yourself money goals at the start of 2019, the upcoming new financial year is a great time to check if you’re on track.
How to save money
Saving money doesn’t just happen, but these steps could help you to reach your saving goals sooner.
Why people choose the wrong credit card
According to recent findings, three out of five Aussie customers are not receiving any financial benefits from having a credit card.