Most of us have a fair understanding that weddings can be a costly exercise, but do you actually understand just how much the average wedding costs in Australia? Slightly over $36,000, according to Australia’s Money Smart website. And that was in 2012! Today, it’s perhaps somewhere around the $50,000 mark. I suppose if you have…
There’s no doubt that reaching your 30’s is a serious milestone for all of us. Even though some of us may have bought a house, started a family, or even begun a new career, this decade of our lives has a substantial financial impact for your future. For most folks, our financial obligations have likely…
There’s no question that your 20’s is a very enjoyable period of your life. There’s an anxious but gratifying sensation about becoming an adult, moving out of home, and being financially self-reliant. Whether or not you began a career, a university degree, or spent time traveling in foreign countries and gaining life experience, your 20’s…
All of us experience times in life where money is tight. Luckily for us, there are a few expenses that we can quickly do away with, for example cable TV, gym memberships, and dining out at restaurants. Despite this, there are other expenses that we simply can’t avoid. Debt repayments, rent and school fees are…
In today times, saving money is a desire that every person hopes to achieve, but typically it can be a difficult task for lots of individuals. Rent, bills, food, and everyday essentials build up rapidly, leaving most families with little to no savings. Managing to save money and improve your life appears to be a…
The New Year is most certainly a great time to reflect on the previous year and make some resolutions to improve ourselves. Lots of people’s resolutions focus on getting healthier, improving their career, or improving their financial health. Now all of us understand how difficult it can be to stick to our New Year’s resolutions,…
Congratulations! You’ve successfully fulfilled your 3 year period of bankruptcy and have been discharged, so what now? You’ve unquestionably taken the most suitable steps to resolve your financial challenges by filing for bankruptcy, and all your debts are well behind you now. Having said this, there’s still a considerable amount of work involved to get…
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 dinner! It’s indeed a time for giving, and with this comes expenses. It’s very easy to go overboard with family trips, presents, and enticing foods; to let your…