Keys to de-stressing a mortgage “Don’t sail out farther than you can row back.” This Danish saying is sound advice for anyone thinking of borrowing to buy a home. According to a paper1 for the Centre of Policy Development and University of Canberra, Australians have a tendency to be over-confident in our ability to repay
Six new opportunities for FY 2018/19 New rules have recently created potential opportunities to consider for the 2018/19 financial year. 1. Buying your first home? From 1 July this year, eligible first home buyers can withdraw voluntary contributions made after 1 July 2017 to their superannuation fund to purchase a first home under the First
Budgeting: Working out your income and expenditure Working out a realistic budget is a great way to take control of your finances. Although it may seem like a chore, it’s the crux of sound – and sustainable – financial management. In this article, we look at how to ‘do the numbers’. Give me the main points
Working out how to achieve your financial goals is easy and you don’t have to earn a high income to do it. Whether you’re looking to get your affairs in order, buy a house, start a family or prepare for retirement, seeking quality advice from a qualified financial expert can help you achieve your goals