Investing is one of the best ways to build your wealth, and while it isn’t brain surgery, you do need some level of knowledge and experience to make consistently good decisions. Because let’s face it, making money is more enjoyable than losing it! Whether you’re new...
Cost of living pressures coupled with rate rises have made it more difficult to save for a home deposit and afford the lifestyle you’ve either become accustomed to or are dreaming of. Budget Direct’s Cost of Living Survey & Statistics 2023 found that despite the...
1. How much do I need to save for a deposit? Many lenders require a 20 per cent deposit plus additional costs, such as stamp duty, to approve your home loan. Options and assistance if you don’t have a 20 per cent deposit Government assistance such as first home...
Key takeaways Keeping track of your expenses versus income can help identify possible savings to pay off debt Investing with a long-term plan means you’re less likely to be affected by short-term market fluctuations Adding more to your super on a regular basis...
Investing successfully and improving your investment portfolio can be as much about minimising mistakes as trying to pick the ‘next big thing’. It’s all about taking a calm and considered approach and not blindly following trends or hot tips. Let’s delve into...
A self-managed super fund (SMSF) is a private super fund that you manage yourself. SMSFs are different to industry and retail super funds. When you manage your own super, you put the money you would normally put in a retail or industry super fund into your own SMSF....
