Barefoot Investor - Why it never hurts to fork out for a pair of shoes

You've probably heard of The Barefoot Investor before. Pre-sales for his upcoming book have already…


5 Common Credit Card Traps

Credit card providers love to use all kinds of incentives to get you to put that shiny piece of…


Don't blow it. Make the most of your tax refund

Most Australians receive a tax refund, but not all spend it wisely. Here’s how to make the most of…


You're married! Now what about your finances?

The hangover has worn off, the (frightening) wedding bills have been paid, and you finally have…


How much does an education cost these days?

Whether you're planning to send your children to a public school, faith-based school or a private…


What to consider ahead of retirement

If you're a soon-to-be retiree, you can be forgiven for thinking you've been a little hard done by…


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Different ways to invest in shares

Media headlines focus more on share market drops than rises, but wherever there is a weakness there…


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5 simple techniques to reduce your tax

His words might have been recorded over 200 years ago, but Benjamin Franklin’s famous uttering “in…


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The secret to ‘living the dream’

We all, to a greater or lesser extent, have an idea of our dream lifestyle. So how, as a nation,…


THE 4 MAJOR THINGS EATING YOUR INCOME

For most people, they their money goes towards four things; home, car, kids and retirement. Let’s…