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By: Stuart Sampson
I am a planner. That’s why I keep a diary. A diary gives me an idea of what to expect, a sense of control. Continue reading “How to Build Financial Resilience in a Crisis – 7 Expert Tips From a Debt Coach”
By: McCrindle
Breaking into the housing market is a hot topic amongst today’s younger generations with many bemoaning the skyrocketing house prices, rising cost of living and low wage growth. So is Generation Y better or worse off than their parents’ generation? Continue reading “Millennials and the Quest for the Great Australian Dream”
By: McCrindle
The average household annual income is $116,584 and the national average household net wealth has tipped the million-dollar mark for the first time at $1,022,200, according to the ABS’ latest Survey of Income and Housing (2017-18).
Continue reading “Australia’s Income and Wealth Distribution”
By: Alex Cook
Whenever we give gifts to our neighbour, do we sometimes think and expect to be rewarded for doing a good thing? Continue reading “Will You Get a Reward for Your Giving?”
By: McCrindle
The proportion of young adults, or ‘kidults’ living at home in their 20s is on the rise, new data from The Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) shows.
Continue reading “The rise of the ‘Kidult’ in Australia”
By: Robert Garrett
Teaching your kids financial skills is one way to set them up for their future. Australian households owe $2.34trillion (as at March 2018), the second highest level of household debt in the world; only Switzerland has more. In 2016 around one third of Australian households were classified as ‘over-indebted’. Continue reading “Teaching Your Kids About Debt, Gratification & Priorities”
By: Alex Cook
Prayers… defined as communion, conversation and fellowship with God. When financial challenges such as unpaid bills, rising debts and lack of provisions overcome you, it is always best to get down on your knees first before taking action. Continue reading “Four Prayers for Financial Help”
By: Alex Cook
Being in business for yourself can be lonely. The pressure to grow your sales, pay staff and suppliers, keep customers happy, learn and obey new regulations and build something that supports your family is a challenge at the best of times. Continue reading “The Best Place to Get Business Advice”
By: Alex Cook
If you’re like me, at the start of the year you spend some time reflecting on the past year and dream about what the new year could hold. Continue reading “5 Financial Resolutions for 2019”
By: Alex Cook
Back in my days as a financial adviser, I soon discovered that the vast majority of people were underinsured, often substantially, leaving their families exposed to considerable hardship in the event that they passed away or became sick and disabled. Continue reading “How Much Life Insurance Cover Do You Need?”