Personal Finance

There are several ways for you as a parent to save some money in order to give your child’s future a financial boost. You can decide to buy some shares or securities on the stock market or to take out a universal life insurance. However, insecurity and potential danger of …

People often think that having a savings plan requires making significant lifestyle changes and cutting back on the more enjoyable things in life. Depending on your current situation there may be some areas which require a more frugal approach; although there are many strategies available which can help you save …

Let’s take a moment to rewind a few weeks…it was New Years Eve and you were sat with a pen and paper jotting down your resolutions for 2013. You were probably full of good intentions about how you were going to save money as well as making an effort to …

The people of Australia are undergoing a Sisyphean task. Every day, they try to push the boulder they bear to the top of the hill. Every day, it rolls back down to the bottom. The weary citizens’ burden only increasing with each exertion as the hill gets bigger and bigger. …

It’s almost Valentine’s Day and you haven’t had the time to organize anything yet? There is no need to worry, even if you can’t afford to spend much on a gift or a dinner in a fancy restaurant. There are plenty of things you can do for your significant other …

A few days ago we featured a piece on how using video can help in selling your home. The article discussed why and how it’s a good idea to include this type of new media in your overall home selling arsenal. If a picture is worth a thousand words, then …

Like it or not, your credit score – that invisible number dictating your creditworthiness – will follow you through the course of your adult life. This score is a way for institutions to determine how responsible you are with your money, and how much you can be trusted with their …

For many families, financial stability is just a dream. It may seem like the money going out is much steadier than the money coming in, but fortunately, managing finances and creating monetary peace of mind is not rocket science. It might take some planning, but after you get in the …

Weekends are a cherished time for most Australians. Whether they desire watching the cricket with a pint of Carlton or making a trip to go lawn bowling with mates, the aim is to have fun. The problem, however, is that many people spend their hard-earned money recklessly. By recklessly, I …

Becoming the owner of a new house or apartment is exciting; however, the process of buying a home can also be confusing. The primary cause of this confusion is the wide variety of mortgages that are available. With different repayment terms, interest rates and fine print — it’s enough to …