One in 10 Australians are supplementing their income. Erika Munoz and Lucerito Farrell from Sydney’s Rozelle are among the millions of Australians turning to the sharing economy to earn extra income. The half-sisters have a pet-sitting business, Petsisttars that is bringing in about $1200 a month. Munoz, 32, works full-time in software sales, while Farrell, […]
Don’t be discouraged. Sure, tightened lending means home loans are becoming harder for some to get, but it’s not all bad news. That’s because there’s also reduced competition from investors, housing prices are falling, and clearance rates are too, making it much more of a buyer’s market than in years gone by. So let’s take […]
It’s official, a de-cluttering spree is sweeping the country, and Aussies are favouring a minimalist look over homes packed with possessions. This gives us an opportunity, to turn our culled items into cash. While the organising, agonising and piling can take time, selling your things can take no time at all! Garage sales and lemonade […]
The end-of-financial-year period isn’t really a time most people relish, but it does offer an excellent opportunity to review your finances and possibly free up funds for more important and enjoyable pursuits. Below we’ll show you, in five easy steps, how to streamline the income tax return process and possibly free up funds for the […]
Why Life Insurance? A Life Insurance policy can give you confidence your family will be provided for in the event of your death, or if you are diagnosed with a terminal illness. The right insurance may be able to take care of your debts so that your family is not shouldered with repayments, allowing them […]
With costs of living on the rise and wage growth stagnating, it’s not hard to see why Australian households are increasingly feeling the pinch.i In fact, a recent Ubank survey revealed 59% of Aussies admit their current financial situation causes them stress or loss of sleep.ii Even in the oft-labelled ‘Lucky Country’, this is a worrying statistic. […]
With a federal election looming, the 2019/2020 Federal Budget aims to deliver tax cuts to low and middle income workers and small businesses, superannuation tweaks for older Australians, and energy assistance payments. Keep in mind that a fair chunk of the below policies depend on the Coalition government winning re-election in May – although Labor […]
Raising a child will provide you with countless experiences that money can’t buy. But it is still an expensive business. Here’s your guide to the likely cost of raising a child in Australia. With over 300,000 babies born in Australia every year according to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, more and more families […]
Forget the piggy bank, swear jar or the Excel spreadsheet, let’s take a look at some technologies that are making it easier than ever to save and invest. Saving may not be your favourite parts of being a grown-up, but it’s imperative when it comes to being prepared for anything life throws at you. So […]
Living a healthy lifestyle doesn’t always mean skipping social events to avoid temptation. There are plenty of ways to have fun with friends without compromising your health goals. We all know the feeling – you’re supposed to be on a health kick, but your friends have invited you out to the pub and the bowl […]