Grocery Shopping List Hacks That’ll Save Aussie Families Time and Money You’re standing in the middle of Coles on a Saturday afternoon, staring at a crumpled piece of paper that says “bread, milk, stuff for dinner.” Sound familiar? You’re not alone. The average Aussie family makes 2.3 trips to the supermarket each week, and wastes about $2,500 annually on food ...
Emergency Fund Basics for Aussies; Your Complete Guide to Financial Security You know that gut-wrenching moment when your car breaks down and the mechanic quotes you $2,800 for repairs? Or when your employer announces redundancies and you suddenly wonder how you’d pay rent if your name was on the list? That sinking feeling in your stomach isn’t just stress about ...
Jane Martinez thought she’d never own a home in Sydney. Working as a marketing coordinator on $75,000 a year, watching her savings account crawl toward a deposit while house prices sprinted away from her felt like trying to fill a bathtub with a teaspoon. Her friends were either still living with their parents at 28 or had given up on ...
Your complete Australian guide to property investment through superannuation Picture this: you’re scrolling through property listings on a Saturday morning, coffee in hand, dreaming of your own place. Then reality hits – that deposit seems as elusive as a parking spot at Bondi Beach on New Year’s Day. But wait, what about that growing pile of cash sitting in your ...
Feeling a bit tangled up with your money? You’re not alone. Whether you’re just starting out with grown up finances or you’ve been around the block a few times and want to get a better handle on your super, a personal budget spreadsheet can be an absolute game-changer. Forget fancy apps and expensive subscriptions, we’re going to show you how ...
Here’s what nobody’s telling you about buying vs renting in Australia. Australia’s housing market is absolutely cooked, and both buying and renting are financially brutal right now. But one of these brutal options might still be the right move for you. I’m not going to sugar-coat this with fluffy advice about “following your dreams.” The average Australian home now costs ...
Australians Are Making Thousands from This Legal Loophole How Ordinary Australians Are Building Profitable Businesses Collecting Unpaid Court Debts – And Why Your Legal Win Could Still Pay Off Source By Rebecca Chen, Chartered Financial Planner When most Australians win a court case, they assume the battle is over. The judge has ruled in their favour, they have an official ...
Jane, a financial adviser from Melbourne with over 15 years of experience helping Australian families make smarter money decisions. When I’m not crunching numbers for clients, you’ll find me testing side hustles, exploring investment strategies, and yes filling out surveys while my kids demolish whatever’s left in the pantry. Right, so here’s something I never thought I’d be writing about, ...