7 tips for getting ahead in the new financial year Take control of your finances now for the new financial year. If you set yourself money goals at the start of 2017, the upcoming new financial year is a great time to check if you’re on track. And if you didn’t set any goals […]
You’ll be mopping up every last bit of this creamy pumpkin soup with crispy ciabatta. Ingredients 1 1/2 tablespoon olive oil 3 cloves garlic 1.5kg butternut pumpkin, diced 20g butter 1 medium leek, trimmed, halved, washed, sliced 2 medium cream delight potatoes, peeled, chopped 1 litre chicken stock 1 tablespoon pure cream 1 tablespoon […]
How can I safeguard my ability to pay off my home loan? It’s not unusual that life can be smooth sailing one minute and throw you a curveball the next. You might be hit with an injury or illness, a reduction in income or redundancy, a separation from your partner, or even a death in […]
Ever feel like you’re drowning in a sea of paper? Tame the paperwork today and reap the rewards tomorrow. Life can be complicated enough without all the administrative paperwork that often accompanies it. This is particularly true when it comes to your personal finances. If stacks of old bank statements, utility bills, receipts, insurance and […]
Give your career a health check Health… check. Finances… check. Career… check? Are you happy at work? Do you jump out of bed excited about tackling your next project? Or are you counting down the days until your holidays or retirement? If you answered ‘yes’ to the last question, it might be time to give […]
What’s your debt age? The types of debt we have largely depends on our age and stage in life. For most of us, having debt in some form or another is an inescapable fact of life. And despite its reputation, debt is not necessarily a dirty word. If managed well, it can be a powerful […]
Telephone calls alleging fake arrest warrants used to scam money. Scammers have recently been calling Australians telling them that there is a warrant out for their arrest. Many people have reported to SCAMwatch that messages have been recorded on their answering machines asking them to call back later. One of the telephone numbers provided is […]
Abolishing stamp duty for first home buyer purchases under $600,000 Buying your first home is getting harder. House prices are rising and the upfront costs – a deposit, stamp duty and fees – can be a huge hurdle. To help first home buyers, we’ll completely abolish stamp duty for both new and existing properties under […]
Despite a terrible start to the year and a few political surprises along the way, 2016 saw good returns for diversified investors who held their nerve. Balanced super funds had returns around 7.5%, which is pretty good given inflation was just 1.5%. 2017 is commencing with less fear than seen a year ago but there […]
With ANZAC day upon us, here is a simple recipe for a delicious chewy biscuit to go with your tea or coffee. Ingredients 1 cup rolled oats 1 cup plain flour 2/3 cup brown sugar 2/3 cup desiccated coconut 125g butter, chopped 2 tablespoons golden syrup 1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda Method Step […]