The biggest prize money in Australian sports
When it comes to prize money, Aussie sports offer some of the highest payouts in the world – whether it is horse racing at the Melbourne Cup, the Australian open (of golf or tennis) or even cycling and the Tour Down Under, Australia is host to some of the biggest sports with the highest prize offerings.
Personal Loans: Getting to Know the Different Types
If you need cash, taking out a personal loan might be the answer. This type of loan can fund you with hundreds or thousands of dollars. Moreover, you are usually given one to five years (or even more) to pay back the loan in full. Personal loans usually don’t have any restrictions on how you […]
Stinginess vs Frugality: Ditch one and embrace the other
According to the gospel of personal finance, ‘saving money’ is the Holy Grail of financial independence. But once you embark on this path who’s to say you’re being frugal, not stingy? And what’s the difference between the two? Let’s take a closer look. Scrooge vs Gandhi If your determination to not part with money goes […]
A guide to finding the best financial planner in Australia
When it comes to managing your money, issues like dealing with surplus cash flow, making big investments, climbing the property ladder, planning for retirement, and more could be part of the mix. With such a tall order, you might be in the market for a financial planner who can step in, hold your hand, and […]
Want to finance an RV? Try out these alternative loan options
Everyone needs a vacation once in a while, and while it’s a good idea to lay back and contemplate what you’re doing with your life, it can be a hassle if you don’t come prepared. But why is it such a hassle? One word: budgeting. Having a vacation can be costly, especially if you didn’t […]
7 things to consider when buying your first car
Buying your first car is one of the biggest, most important choices you will ever make. Like many big firsts in life, it can be daunting, overwhelming and at times, you won’t know what you should be doing. Before you head out to the car dealer, here are seven tips to help you start forming […]
5 things you should check off your grown-up to-do list
When you were little what did you consider to be a ‘grown-up’? To a four-year-old, to be ten, double digits, is the reach the height of maturity. A year six student is pretty grown-up to a kindergartener. To a year seven student, their geography teacher is clearly a grown-up even if they’re only 23 years […]
What You Should Know: Comprehensive vs. Third Party Car Insurance.
For a first-time buyer, deciding which car insurance to purchase can be more complicated than choosing the car itself. There are so many terms that are thrown around Comprehensive Car Insurance, Third-Party Insurance, Fire and Theft Insurance, Compulsory Insurance…Honestly, it can feel a bit like your insurance might need its own insurance sometimes! It’s one […]
Starting your own business: A cheat sheet
So you’re interested in starting your own business, it’s an exciting although nerve-wracking time. There’s always some risk involves but there’s no point going in blind – so here is our cheat sheet for first-time business owners to help you along your journey. Have a great idea If you’ve even gotten to the point […]
5 Characteristics Of A Successful Real Estate Investor
Anyone can be an investor, but when it comes to investing in property, you need to know what you are doing. It takes more than just skill to be good at investing. It takes persistence, focus and wisdom to know when it is the right time for you to invest in the right property. And […]