by Scott | Apr 3, 2015 | News
In the first part of 2015 I reached a milestone in that I am closer to age 50 than I am to age 20 (yes I am a finance geek). As I reflected on this it got me thinking about what tips I would give to my younger self. So here it goes, my top 4 money goals to achieve...
by Scott | Dec 20, 2014 | News
Well here we go again, it is almost Christmas here are our tips to surviving the festive season without a debt hangover in the new year! Presents Try the ‘tacky sack challenge’ this year. Each year my partner and I have a Christmas stocking challenge with a...
by Scott | Oct 30, 2014 | News, Superannuation
From 1 January 2015, income from superannuation pensions will be taken into account in determining whether you are eligible to receive the Age Pension (full or part payment) or the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card (CSHC). This might affect your ability to access...
by Scott | Aug 28, 2014 | News
Recent research conducted by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) analysts challenges the long-standing convention that rent money is ‘dead’. Peter Tulip (Economic Researcher) and Ryan Fox (Financial Stability Researcher) set out to determine whether it’s cheaper to...
by Scott | Aug 28, 2014 | News
An enduring power of attorney is an extremely powerful legal document, so it’s not only important to have one but even more important to appoint the right people for the job. An enduring power of attorney allows you to appoint someone you trust to make legal and...
by Scott | Aug 2, 2014 | News
On 12 March 2014, the Australian laws for credit reporting (also known as your credit rating) have changed. This change means you will now be assessed on whether you pay your bills on time (rather than if you have occasionally paid them late). Now, more than ever, it...
