Most of us have a fair understanding that weddings can be a costly pursuit, but do you actually understand how much the average wedding costs in Australia? Slightly over $36,000, based on Australia’s Money Smart website. And that was in 2012! In today’s times, it’s perhaps somewhere around the $50,000 mark. I suppose if you…
There’s no question that reaching your 30’s is a huge milestone for everyone. 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 an important financial impact for your future. For most folks, our financial obligations have likely grown and…
There’s no doubt that your 20’s is a very unique phase of your life. There’s a jittery but fulfilling sensation about becoming an adult, leaving home, and being financially independent. Whether you launched a career, a university degree, or spent time traveling to other countries and gaining life experience, your 20’s is an important decade…
All of us go through stages in life where money is tight. Thankfully for us, there are particular expenses that we can readily do away with, such as cable TV, gym memberships, and dining out at restaurants. On the contrary, there are other expenses that we simply can’t avoid. Debt repayments, rent and school fees…
In today times, saving money is a plan that everybody hopes to achieve, but frequently it can be a challenging task for lots of individuals. Rent, bills, food, and everyday necessities accumulate rapidly, leaving most families with little to no savings. Having the capacity to save money and improve your life appears to be a…
The New Year is most certainly an ideal time to reflect on the previous year and make some resolutions to improve ourselves. Lots of people’s resolutions focus on becoming healthier, strengthening their career, or improving their finances. Now all of us recognise how tough it can be to keep our New Year’s resolutions, so it…
Congratulations! You’ve successfully served your 3 year period of bankruptcy and have been discharged, so now what? You’ve obviously taken the most appropriate steps to deal with your financial difficulties by filing for bankruptcy, and all your debts are well behind you now. However, there’s still a lot of work involved to get your finances…
Christmas can be a wonderful time of year. Spending quality time with family, going on holidays, offering gifts to loved ones, and surely the famous Christmas lunch! It’s unquestionably a time for giving, and with this comes costs. It’s very easy to go overboard with family holidays, presents, and delicious foods; to let your hair…