Cashflow
How to teach your kids about investment
9 July
As a parent, you want what’s best for your children. This is why you teach them about cleanliness, health, nutrition, good behaviour, the value of education and so on. But how come very few parents take the time to teach their kids about...[Read More]
Helping kids with living expenses – prepare them for the responsibilities of adulthood
4 June
There’s a family event of sorts that gives parents mixed feelings of sadness, apprehension and relief — and children a lot of excitement: when a child leaves the proverbial nest. Now, this can happen early during your child’s teenage years...[Read More]
Smarter energy at home: Serious ways to reduce electricity bills
14 May
Electricity bills have become one of the biggest household expenses, and for many families, the usual advice of “turn off the lights” simply does not go far enough. While small habits matter, meaningful savings often come from understanding...[Read More]
Top 5 tips to motivate kids to save
23 April
Building strong money habits early can set children up for a lifetime of smart financial decisions. It all starts with simple lessons in saving, spending, and valuing what matters most. Help Them Set a Clear Goal Saving is much easier when...[Read More]
You’re probably wrong about fuel-efficient driving
16 April
Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson once proved that the 414-horsepower, V8-engined, bellowing petrolhead pin-up BMW M3 could be even more eco-friendly than the famously thrifty Toyota Prius. To do this, in 2008 he ran an experiment in no way...[Read More]
Fuel relief may not be enough to help stressed budgets
1 April
Households already under pressure from higher interest rates will still face a cost wall of elevated fuel prices, despite government efforts to take some of the heat out. Two of Australia’s biggest banks have recorded spikes in spending at petrol...[Read More]
Cashflow under pressure: Smarter ways to save on fuel, food and electricity
26 March
With the rising cost of living continuing to impact households across Australia, managing your cashflow has never been more important. Fuel, food and electricity costs are three of the biggest pressures on the weekly budget. While these expenses...[Read More]
Working Fly-In Fly-Out (FIFO) can be a golden opportunity: 10 tips for money and life
12 March
Working Fly-In Fly-Out (FIFO) can be a golden opportunity to fast-track your financial future and build a life with purpose—if managed wisely. Whether you’re doing it for a few years to get ahead or making a long-term career out of it, the...[Read More]
A glass half full approach to wellbeing
12 March
Wellbeing isn’t just about feeling happy all the time—it’s about developing resilience, security, and a positive outlook on life. A “glass half full” approach to wellbeing encourages focusing on progress rather than perfection, recognising...[Read More]
Money, meaning, and mistakes: The advice I’d give my younger self
19 February
If I could sit down with my younger self and offer a heartfelt conversation, it would revolve around the two pillars of a well-lived life: financial wisdom and life perspective. It wouldn’t be a lecture, but more like quiet guidance—a few...[Read More]
Financial freedom comes from disciplined planning, timely investments, and wise decision-making
15 January
The importance of personal financial planning can’t be overstated, regardless of your age. Proper financial planning can offer a safety net for you and your family while giving you the freedom to make informed choices. Many adults worry about the...[Read More]
Show me the money: call to claim $300m in state coffers
7 January
The next best thing to winning lotto is getting some extra cash to offset costs during the holiday period. A whopping $300 million is sitting in the unclaimed money pool of NSW that taxpayers are legally entitled to from businesses that have not...[Read More]
A new year, a fresh start: Building a better you
1 January
A new year carries a quiet kind of magic. It invites reflection without judgement and possibility without pressure. No matter what the past year looked like, January represents a reset button — a chance to realign your priorities and move forward...[Read More]
AI will make a list but shoppers should check it twice
11 December
Christmas shopping could be a task performed by artificial intelligence bots in future, armed with a consumer’s credit card, specific instructions and permission to add goods to carts across the internet. One in three Australians is willing to put...[Read More]
Super needed for retirement diverges due to home status
11 December
The amount of superannuation needed for different groups to retire, as projected by Super Consumers Australia: * Single homeowner needs $74,000 for a modest retirement spending $32,000 per year, with the rest (91 per cent) supplemented by the age...[Read More]