5 Ways To Stop Fighting With Your Spouse About Money

A new Galaxy survey of 1000 people nationwide, conducted on behalf of Fox Symes, the leading provider of debt solutions in Australia, found that fighting about money is causing couples major stress. One in five people across both genders, and all age brackets, has experienced either arguments with their partner or considered splitting up due to…

ByThe Carousel29/06/20160Comments

Buying A Home May Be Easier Than You Think

A CommBank survey found that most would-be buyers are spooked by overestimating the costs. The research also revealed many Australians have a limited understanding of what they can borrow and afford. Just over half of respondents (55 per cent) could identify what factors could potentially affect their borrowing power, such as credit card limits, monthly living expenses,…

ByThe Carousel31/03/20160Comments

Technology

Finance Wizard Starts Home Loan App

Paul Ryan, one of the original founders of Wizard Home Loans has developed Eccho Me, an app that allows consumers to post any question and obtain a range of answers and opinions from independent and registered finance professionals. The mobile app, which is available for free download lets consumers access hundreds of independent finance professionals where…

ByVictoria Webster15/03/20160Comments

Careers Finance Homes

How To Retire At 55

Believe it or not, it is actually possible to retire at 55. The Australian Bureau of Statistics reports the average retirement age for men and women in the last five years was 62 and 60 respectively. Which means early retirement at 55 is often seen as the holy grail – a fast-track to work-free fun. In…

ByThe Carousel02/02/20160Comments

Finance

Money Matters: How Compound Interest Works

Finance Expert Sarah Reigelhulth's says it's been proven that the human brain struggles to grasp the concept of compound interest, however she says it really isn't hard if you think about it in terms of earning interest on the interest you've gained. Money Matters! In this handy video, she gives several examples of how compound…

BySarah Riegelhuth22/01/20160Comments

Finance

Money Matters: ‘Going Broke Slowly & Safely’… Yes, It’s A Thing!

Where does cash fit in to your plan to create wealth? Many of us learn the basics of saving money by putting cash into a bank account and watching it earn interest. But without ever investing cash in different ways, Finance Expert Sarah Reigelhuth says this will just result in you going broke slowly and…

BySarah Riegelhuth15/01/20162Comments

Finance

Money Matters: The 50/25/25 Rule Of How To Save Your Money

Is it crazy to set aside 25% of your income for the fun things in life? Many financial advisers would give that a big, fat 'yes'. But Sarah Riegelhuth has a rule of thumb which, she says, might not always be successful - you have to work towards a fine balance, but if done right…

BySarah Riegelhuth08/01/20160Comments

Finance

Five Ways To Save Money At Tax Time

With the end of the financial year fast approaching, it’s time to start thinking about our finances. But with tax rules changing every year, it can be a little confusing when trying to understand what you can and can’t claim. Scott Baker, director of award winning financial firm Mobbs Baker Wealth, says a few small…

ByThe Carousel16/06/20150Comments

Finance

Women Must Work For 15 Years Longer Than Men. Here’s Why

After moving to Brisbane at the age of 16 and marrying her boss at 17, Larke Riemer, the Director of Women’s Markets at Westpac, found herself pregnant and helping her husband run his hotel. The pair worked their way up through the industry but received just one salary - in his name - none of…

ByThe Carousel05/05/20150Comments

Finance Lifestyle & Homes

Money Matters! What is Dollar Cost Averaging?

So what is Dollar Cost Averaging? The idea behind dollar cost averaging is to invest small sums of money regularly, regardless of how the market is behaving. The idea is that by doing this, eventually your income will increase. This is how Sarah explains it... “We all do this when you think about it. We have no…

BySarah Riegelhuth02/12/20140Comments