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...
Feb 22, 2022 | ALL BLOGS, FINANCIAL, LIFESTYLE |
Do you and your partner have disagreements over money? Is your partner’s lack of money management frustrating you? Would you like to stop money issues from affecting your relationship? Money can be one of the key areas of conflict in a relationship. Constant arguing...
Dec 14, 2021 | ALL BLOGS, FINANCIAL |
Christmas is fast approaching and there is a good chance that you have started turning your attention to presents for family and friends. But be careful this Christmas – more than half of Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) customers are struggling to pay day-to-day living...
