General

Lending Money to Family and Friends

Lending Money to Family and Friends

At some stage, most of us will be asked to lend money to family or friends. Usually, we are only too happy to help. After all, what are family and friends for if not to help each other out. That said, mixing money and relationships can be problematic. In this article, we discuss various ways to minimise the risk of the loan going wrong and a relationship suffering.

A Watched Pot Never Boils

A Watched Pot Never Boils

Saving money or repaying debt can be a bit like losing weight. From day-to-day it feels like nothing is changing. So, you need to alter the way you think about financial targets - which can even mean thinking about them less frequently.

Is There Such a Thing as a Value Added Tax?

Is There Such a Thing as a Value Added Tax?

Australia introduced a consumption tax in the early 2000s. Consumption taxes have a lot going for them, and this article examines some of those benefits. It will be worth thinking about next time you are tempted to complain about all that tax you have to pay.

Credit Cards. Are You a Transactor or a Revolver?

Credit Cards. Are You a Transactor or a Revolver?

Credit cards can be used for just about anything. And they are ridiculously convenient. But not everyone uses credit cards as effectively as they should. Read on to see how the smartest money managers use their credit cards.

Marriage and your will

Marriage and your will

Marriage usually means you need a new will. And if this is not your first marriage, then you may need a will that reflects that you have obligations in different directions.

Budget Response 2019

Budget Response 2019

The Treasurer’s budget is always followed by response from the opposition leader. This year’s response effectively marked the start of Labor’s formal election campaign for the upcoming election.

The Wealthiest People in the World

The Wealthiest People in the World

A new report issued in late 2018 shows that the world is getting wealthier - and that Australians, per capita enjoy an outsized share of that wealth. There really has never been a better time to be alive.

Thanks for your support in 2018

Thanks for your support in 2018

2018 has been a big year, and not just here in Australia. Extreme poverty around the world fell once again. As the year draws to a close, it once again pays to remember that the world really is wonderful.

Budget 2016

Budget 2016

Yep. It’s that time of year when they hand down the Federal Budget. See how it affects your finances.

Real Risks

Real Risks

Let’s take a look at the things that can really go wrong for you financially.