Should Mum and Dad be bankers as well?
Recent estimates claim that the ‘Bank of Mum and Dad’ is Australia’s ninth largest lender. Given the state of house prices, this comes as no surprise. Most parents want to help their kids, especially with something as important as buying a home. But it is important that things be done correctly. There is such a thing as ‘the wrong way to help’ when it comes to one generation trying to help another.
Halloween is a good time for… reviewing life insurance!
The best advice anyone ever gave us was to plan our next holiday while still enjoying the current one. There are a bunch of reasons for this. But the main one is that we make the best decisions when we are relaxed and happy.
The Best Time to Think
The best advice anyone ever gave us was to plan our next holiday while still enjoying the current one. There are a bunch of reasons for this. But the main one is that we make the best decisions when we are relaxed and happy.
Would you Like Some Cherries on Top of that Government Payment?
Australia has a generous benefit system, ranging from unemployment benefits to aged and disability pensions. But the cash that the Government provides is not the only way they help. Payment recipients can also claim some additional extras which can also make life a lot easier. And the best news is that sometimes you only need to qualify for a small Government payment in order to access these added extras.
What does a bank know about spending?
Twice a year, Commonwealth benefits are automatically adjusted. In the current high inflation environment, this month’s adjustments are quite substantial.
Pension Payments are Going Up!
Twice a year, Commonwealth benefits are automatically adjusted. In the current high inflation environment, this month’s adjustments are quite substantial.
What’s the Ideal Age to Retire?
What’s the ideal age to retire? We came across some intriguing research recently that shows that people’s ideal retirement age changes as they get closer to actually retiring. And, perhaps surprisingly, the closer we get to leaving work, the more we want to keep working!
Wanna Know a Super Secret for Retirement?
You can generate super savings in two ways: contributions and investment earnings. While you work, investment earnings are really important. Once you retire, earnings become even more important.