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...
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...
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...
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...
‘Tis the season of festive dinners and gift-giving! Have you carefully thought of how you’re going to maximize your time, resources, and most importantly, budget? During the Christmas season, we tend to be more lenient when it comes to spending and budgeting what with...
By consolidating your debt, you can take some pressure off your monthly finances. If you have more than one loan – for example, a credit card, a car loan and/or a personal loan – you can reduce the stress of juggling multiple debts, payment dates and interest rates...
