Jun 21, 2022 | ALL BLOGS, FINANCIAL, LIFESTYLE, REAL ESTATE |
According to new research, it is taking young couples approximately five years on average to save for a 20% home loan deposit. It has never been tougher to save a deposit for your first home. In Sydney, the average timeframe is 8+ years, and in Melbourne, the average...
Jun 16, 2022 | ALL BLOGS, CHILDREN, LIFESTYLE |
Your life will certainly change after you give birth to your first child, there are many enjoyable emotional and lifestyle changes to look forward to. However, there are also a number of physical changes you may experience after your baby is born. Many people have...
Jun 14, 2022 | ALL BLOGS, HOME & FAMILY, LAW |
Did you know that superannuation has been considered ‘property’ for family law purposes since December 2002? This means that superannuation can be split between you and your former partner after a separation. Prior to that the Courts could not properly deal with it...
Jun 9, 2022 | ALL BLOGS, CHILDREN, HOME & FAMILY |
Expanding your family from one child to two is a big adjustment for all family members, particularly your first child who doesn’t yet realise how things might change! Here are 6 tips on how to best prepare your first child for this big change and how to make it a...
Jun 7, 2022 | ALL BLOGS, FINANCIAL, INVESTING SMARTLY, LIFESTYLE, PROPERTY TIPS |
Women more likely to live in poverty in retirement than men The inequality in superannuation balances as well as the entrenched gender pay gap means more women than men are likely to spend their retirement in poverty, according to government research. Research from...
May 26, 2022 | ALL BLOGS, HOME & FAMILY, LIFESTYLE |
Six years ago, I was blissfully unaware about the ‘mental load’. I was in my mid-30’s, wearing suits and heels to my job as a university lecturer and completing my PhD. At home, it was just my husband and I. We had a nice car and a pretty cruisy life. Fast forward to...
