Aug 13, 2019 | ALL BLOGS, FINANCIAL |
Six out of the top 10 categories relate to just two things. Can you guess what they are, and could you be cutting back? As a nation, Aussies aged 18 and overspent approximately $145 billion on lifestyle costs over a 12-month period, with the average spend per person...
Aug 8, 2019 | ALL BLOGS, FINANCIAL |
When thinking about starting a family we often have our rose-tinted glasses firmly on, presenting us with images of our sweet lil’ bubbas and stunning Insta-friendly nurseries. However, these glasses may obscure the practical realities of raising a young family and...
Aug 6, 2019 | ALL BLOGS, BUSINESS |
Starting a business can be an exciting time, full of potential and purpose. However, navigating the logistics of setting up a business can be daunting for first-time entrepreneurs. It may seem like a boring (and often costly) task but taking the time to set your...
Jul 31, 2019 | ALL BLOGS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL |
496 Do you or your children like to travel with your own comfy pillow? Or rather the question should be “should you and your children be travelling with your own pillow? It took me years to find a really comfy pillow for my bad back and neck. So whenever I am away...
Jul 29, 2019 | ALL BLOGS, BUSINESS, ENTREPRENEUR, LIFESTYLE, TAX |
As the workforce increasingly favours flexibility and a healthy work-life balance, companies throughout Australia (and indeed the world) offer their employees the chance to work from home; while others set up their own businesses to take greater control over their...
Jul 25, 2019 | ALL BLOGS, FINANCIAL, LIFESTYLE |
“All the Single Ladies (All the Single Ladies)”. I know you are all “Independent Women” and not “Just a Girl” and you know how important it is to have your finances in order, especially after a break-up. In fact, new research commissioned by State Custodian Home...
Jul 18, 2019 | ALL BLOGS, CHILDREN |
The new school term is here. You know what that means; packed lunches, scuffed shoes that need daily polishing and the morning ritual of loading kids into the car to make the morning bell. Phew, just reading that feels exhausting. As parents, we often face hurdles...
Jul 16, 2019 | ALL BLOGS, FINANCIAL |
Knowledge is power. The more you’re aware of how your mind works the more you can adjust your attitude towards money. Six cognitive biases that influence how we save, spend and invest money. We like to think we’re rational beings. But the reality is that a lot of our...
Jul 11, 2019 | ALL BLOGS, PROPERTY TIPS, REAL ESTATE |
Every property investor is different, and it’s important to recognise that there is no single property investment strategy or investment type suited to everyone. When building and expanding your property portfolio, you need to establish what you’re aiming to achieve,...
Jul 9, 2019 | ALL BLOGS, HOME & FAMILY |
Saving money is important, especially for big families that have a specific budget. However, is it possible to save money on home cleaning without lowering the quality of the results? You’d be surprised, but there are numerous things you can try to limit your costs on...