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Despite many years in the world of finance, Reality Cheque podcast host Genevieve Frost admits there was one simple money-saving trick she always put off – reviewing how much her various providers cost her each month. Not anymore. Her secret? Tackling one provider...

Being close to paying off your home loan is an enviable position. If you’re wondering what to do next, we discuss some benefits of investing further versus being mortgage free. Your mortgage, your super or your investments It’s tempting to pay off your mortgage as...

Australia’s superannuation system is based on individual accounts, with men and women treated equally. But that’s where equality ends. It’s a simple fact that women generally retire with much less super than men. The latest figures show women aged 60-64 have an...

Ever wondered why you keep buying things you don’t need with money you don’t have? Why you can’t seem to save even though you’re earning a decent wage? Or why you’ve just never got around to investing, despite your rational brain saying it’s the sensible thing to do?...

Do you dream of retiring in the country? Do you feel it’s time to leave the rat race behind and get among the fresh air, great outdoors and tight-knit community country towns are renowned for? Many retirees decide to move to country areas so they can enjoy a slower...

Why buy shares? When people talk about investing in shares (or stocks), they're usually referring to common shares. These kinds of shares give you the opportunity to join in the success of public companies listed on the Australian Stock Exchange, and as such, they're...

Key takeaways One of the main things to consider before investing is having a plan - consider your investment goals including when and how you want to achieve them Identify the timeframe you're giving yourself to build your financial goals and how much risk you’re...

The surge in house prices around Australia over the last two years has done little to quell the notion that getting on the property ladder is an increasingly difficult feat, particularly for younger investors. While higher interest rates expected this year may lead to...

There is a saying ‘a fool and his money are often parted’ but with scammers becoming ever more devious and sophisticated in their methods, it pays for everyone to be aware of the latest tricks being employed. According to Australian Competition and Consumer Commission...

There’s a solution if you feel like you’ve missed the boat when it comes to building your retirement savings due to expenses or time-out raising kids, study or parents’ aged care. You may be eligible to make a catch-up (or carry-forward) contribution greater than the...

Heightened global markets volatility – as we’re experiencing right now – can easily trigger kneejerk reactions by panicked investors. Widespread selling, triggered by the Russia-Ukraine crisis, has been behind the recent big swings on global financial markets,...

How to start the aged care assessment process, understand the difference between the ACAT and RAS assessment service, know what is involved in the aged care assessment and the significance of this to getting the right level of aged care at home service. So often when...