Ok, ok I know it’s only July. But I always start thinking about how to save for Christmas at this time of the year. Like it or not, we’re on the downward slide into Christmas and I hate the last minute Christmas rush wit [...]
Let's chat about how to prepare for an interest rate rise. Now whether you believe interest rates will rise or not – I can tell you right now you’ll be better off for reading this post. Why? Well even if I’m wrong (and a [...]
7 Ways mums can make money from the sharing economy Considering the share economy as a way of boosting your household income? Not silly, not silly at all! The cost of living and getting ahead today has forced many famili [...]
How to manage your finances as a couple without stress is a BIG issue for most families. And it's something I deal with all. the. time. I was home the other day just in time for the opinion segment on Channel Nine aftern [...]
Thinking of cancelling your health insurance? I get it. You’ve just gone through another annual premium increase to your private health insurance cover. The annual premium review letter arrived in the mail and you’ve rea [...]
How do you feel about the current state of your finances? Maybe you feel as though things are tracking OK at present – and that’s great! But I’m sure there are times, whether it’s daily, weekly or monthly where you feel [...]
For new mums, the idea of juggling their corporate life with a new baby can be daunting to say the least. The boom of new mums in entrepreneurial ventures indicates that there is a strong appeal from the flexible hours, [...]
Retirement seems a too far off to be relevant when you're in your 30s or 40s – and it seems a lifetime away when you’re still in your 20’s. There are so many other things you want and need to do with your money – paying [...]
It’s true, everyone can manage their own finances without a financial advisor, despite what the financial services industry has to say about it. That’s a big statement I realise and one that would probably get a lot of p [...]
It’s almost the end of another year – financial year that is. Have you ever found yourself asking "What can I claim on my taxes?" As mums we are a pretty mixed bag when it comes to how we earn a living; so understanding [...]
