General

Commonwealth Stimulus, Phase Two

Last week, we discussed the stimulus package that had been announced but not yet passed through Parliament. As we forecast, the Commonwealth Government then announced a second round of stimulus measures. Both packages were passed by Federal Parliament earlier this week.

Helping People Affected by the Bushfires

Most of us have watched in horror as bushfires have burned across every state of Australia this summer. Many of us are moved to help those most affected. In this article, we thought we would let you know how you can best provide help.

Take That Holiday

Make sure you take your holidays. There is plenty of science that shows that people who take holidays actually get more work done. What’s more, their careers - and their lives - last longer and they end up providing more for themselves and their families.

Money and Divorce

Divorce changes everything. Often without realizing it has happened, most married people’s money management becomes intrinsically entwined with their spouse. When the relationship ends, that makes for a lot of unwinding.

Money and Marriage

Marriage has a substantial impact on personal finances. So, in this article we thought we would examine some elements of marriage and the way they impact on your money.

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

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?

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 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 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.