by melissa | Oct 7, 2018 | Be debt free, Financial independence, Home and family
Having a child is rewarding – but expensive While the hours are long and the pay is poor, the satisfaction is enormous. But, whether it’s learning the piano, early morning swimming lessons or ballet classes, the reality is, as your kids grow, the costs...
by melissa | Oct 7, 2018 | Buy an investment property, Financial independence, Home and family
Clever property styling does make a difference One of the best ways to maximise the profit on your home is to give it the ‘wow factor’ using clever property styling. It is like putting your best foot forward at a job interview. Your property needs to look its...
by melissa | Oct 6, 2018 | Be debt free, Buy an investment property, Care for others, Financial independence, Home and family, Protect my lifestyle, Retire Right
Money doesn’t buy happiness Most of us know that money doesn’t buy happiness. Australian researcher Hugh MacKay in his book, The Good Life (2013), concludes that “a good life is not measured by security, wealth, status, achievement or levels of happiness....
by melissa | Oct 6, 2018 | Be debt free, Financial independence, Home and family
Financial literacy and your kids A recent Sydney Morning Herald article revealed some alarming trends when it comes to our kids’ financial literacy. On a basic quiz covering topics like loans, interest and credit cards, no high schooler was able to score a full...
by melissa | Oct 4, 2018 | Be debt free, Buy an investment property, Care for others, Financial independence, Home and family, Protect my lifestyle, Retire Right
Are you living the dream? Almost one in four Australians (23%) believe they are definitely or mostly ‘living the dream’. This is according to recent research from the Financial Planning Association.1 Here are six traits that have helped them to achieve their...
by melissa | Oct 4, 2018 | Be debt free, Buy an investment property, Care for others, Financial independence, Home and family, Protect my lifestyle, Retire Right
Giving to others As Christmas approaches, many people’s minds turn to the needs of those who have to make do with less at this time of year. This can be a good time to make tax deductible donations to a charity. Whether charitable giving is already part of your...
