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Can you really get a tax deduction for your handbag?
From handbags to shoes, makeup and even a dog - if you can prove it’s for a work purpose, there’s a high chance you can claim it come tax time. With the end of the financial year just around the corner, we give you a list of 10 things you might not have thought of...
5 reasons why you need to have a will
Have you ever thought about what will happen to your family when you die? It might seem like a morbid topic but it’s one that really should be considered for the sake of your loved ones. What is a Will? A Last Will and Testament is a legally binding document that...
Say goodbye to debt and hello home loan in 7 steps
It’s all too easy to rack up debt, credit cards, HECS, car loans etc, and may seem all too hard to pay it off. Debt can also have a big impact on how much money you can borrow for a home loan, so reducing your debt is essential when you set out to buy your first home....
7 benefits of early childhood education
New parents always want to know - when is the best time for my child to start school? Well, if you step away from any emotional response and ignore the opinions of those around you (which can often be strong and conflicting) and simply look at the issue of early...
The challenges of being a school leaver… or living with one!
There’s no question that for many Australian families having a teenager in the final year of their schooling is stressful. As 2019 moves towards the second term of the school year it may be timely to consider some simple strategies that students (and their parents)...
Buying a car this EOFY? Here’s what you need to know
When it comes to buying a new car for the family (and the ever-expanding circle of friends your kids are accumulating), or upgrading your weekender, EOFY offers a great opportunity to not only save but to take stock of your finances as the year draws to a close. Here,...
How to play catch up with your super
Now you can put more into super at the concessional rate of tax, starting from the 2019-20 financial year. Putting more money into the tax-friendly framework of superannuation to help you enjoy a fulfilling retirement… it’s one of those things that seems like a no...
How to start virtual assisting for passive income
For mums looking to work during school hours, virtual assisting is a great way to make extra money or supplement your income. You can work a few hours around your schedule, and these can be during the day when your kids are at school, or at night after they go to...
How motivational quotes can keep you on your A game
You’ve successfully completed a tantrum-free school drop off, you’ve prepped tonight's dinner, heck you even walked the dog this morning, now onto the hustle and entering your working day before the circus resumes this afternoon. As a Mum, we are all too familiar with...
Love is… a mother
Perhaps the most profound side-effect of becoming a mother is that of gaining a hugely enlarged understanding of the breadth and depth of what ‘loving’ someone really can mean. It’s a new, compassionate, feminine wisdom that more deeply appreciates what lack of love...
