The dawn of a new year sees many people setting new year’s resolutions such as losing some weight or giving up smoking. Similarly, the beginning of a new year is the ideal time for setting financial goals, and here are four practical ways you can kick your year off to...

Another year has swiftly vanished into history. How were the past 12 months for you? Did you make the changes you’d planned or did your resolve for something different this year fade out by February? Don’t worry, there’s another 12 months ready and waiting for you!

If y...

Many people use the Christmas/New Year period to reflect on the year that has just passed, often in a blur, and begin thinking about the future and how to achieve their hopes and dreams. Similarly, the new financial year is a good opportunity to reconsider financial st...

For the past few weeks our family has been enjoying the planning of our annual holiday (sort of). We work long hours and are busy with the kids but we always try to get away for at least two weeks to a place where there is no mobile phone or email access (these days it...

Consumer credit insurance, also called loan or mortgage protection insurance, helps you meet repayments on a mortgage, personal loan, credit card or other loan contract if you lose your job, cannot work due to illness or injury, or die. It may also cover theft of your...

Another year is almost over - how was it for you? Did you achieve everything you’d hoped?

Are you better or worse off financially than you were this time last year?

With a new year in front of you, what can you do to make the most of every moment?

We’ve put together a sho...

Lottery prize pools now amass huge amounts, regularly turning everyday Aussies into instant multi-millionaires. But being ‘struck rich’ is not only based on luck. There is more than $2.8 trillion worth of assets invested in superannuation in Australia.

A multi-million d...

Popular in the days before compulsory superannuation, investment bonds fell out of favour as super became the preferred tax-advantaged environment. With tighter restrictions on superannuation contribution limits, bonds might be worth a fresh look.

Investment bonds are a...

Interest rates have never been lower, and it’s possible they might fall even further. This creates opportunities for householders and businesses, so how can you best take advantage of low interest rates?

1. Pay off your debt quicker

By maintaining constant repayments as...

Payday lenders are flourishing and while their advertising makes it all sound so simple, there’s always a price. Here is a better solution.

Tara decided to replace her clapped-out car with a shiny new one. The repayments were affordable: $350 per fortnight over three ye...