Oct 23, 2022 | ALL BLOGS, FINANCIAL |
According to new research, a record 69.5% of mortgages in Australia are being arranged by finance brokers rather than by customers dealing directly with the banks. The Mortgage and Finance Association of Australia (MFAA)’s latest Industry Intelligence Service report...
Sep 1, 2022 | ALL BLOGS, FINANCIAL, LIFESTYLE |
Learning how to manage your personal finances is not a subject we were taught in school and that’s why many of us fall into the trap of bad financial habits. Unlearning years of improper money management can be difficult. But knowing how to skillfully save, spend,...
Aug 30, 2022 | ALL BLOGS, FINANCIAL |
We’ve had a dire run of interest rate increases over the last few months, with the cash rate now sitting at 1.85%. That is 1.75% higher than it was at the beginning of the year. The cash rate determines the interest rate you’ll pay on your home loan so, a higher cash...
Aug 17, 2022 | ALL BLOGS, FINANCIAL |
It is impossible to know how much interest rates will rise, but one thing we know for certain is that they are rising!!! If you are worried about the extent of interest rate rises, keep in mind that all increases are introduced gradually. The most important thing to...
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 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...
