Most of us have a pretty good understanding that weddings can be an expensive exercise, but do you really understand just how much the average wedding costs in Australia? A little over $36,000, according to Australia's Money Smart website. And that was in 2012! Nowadays, it's most probably somewhere around the $50,000 mark. I [...]
There's no question that hitting your 30's is a significant landmark for us all. Although some of us may have started a family, a new career, or perhaps bought their first home, this decade of our lives has a vital financial impact for the coming years. For the majority of folks, our financial responsibilities [...]
There's no question that your 20's is a very memorable period of your life. There's an anxious but gratifying feeling about becoming an adult, moving out of home, and being financially independent. Regardless of whether you kicked off a career, a university degree, or spent time traveling overseas and gaining life experience, your 20's [...]
All of us pass through periods in life where money is tight. Luckily for us, there are a few expenses that we can quickly eliminate, like cable TV, gym memberships, and eating out at restaurants. Despite this, there are other expenses that we simply can't avoid. Debt repayments, rent and school fees are just [...]
These days, saving money is a desire that everybody wants to achieve, but usually it can be a strenuous task for lots of people. Mortgage repayments, bills, groceries, and everyday necessities build up rapidly, leaving most families with little to no savings. Having the ability to save money and enhance your life appears to [...]
The New Year is most certainly an excellent time to reflect on the previous year and make some resolutions to improve ourselves. Lot of people's resolutions focus on being healthier, strengthening their career, or improving their finances. Now we all recognise how challenging it can be to keep our New Year's resolutions, so it's [...]
Congratulations! You've successfully served your three year period of bankruptcy and have been discharged, so what now? You've certainly taken the most appropriate actions to address your financial dilemmas by filing for bankruptcy, and all your debts are well behind you now. Keep in mind though, there's still a considerable amount of work required [...]
Christmas can be a wonderful time of year. Spending quality time with family, being on holidays, offering presents to loved ones, and of course the acclaimed Christmas meal! It's undoubtedly a time for giving, and with this comes costs. It's very easy to overdo it with getaways, presents, and extravagant foods; to let your [...]
