Tash, I feel gypped! I built a house with an ex a few years ago, using my first home buyers grant and he ended up with the house. Now five years later I have full time job and I’m a single parent and it’s a lot harder getting a house the second time around. Do you have any tips to … Read More
New or used? Don’t miss this important step in your research!
This week we tackle another common dilemma, this time on the subject of cars! Hi Tash – I hope you can help! My car is plagued with issues and is a total money drain, not to mention it also has a loan attached to it! I’m currently working on clearing a smaller loan which has an interest free period until … Read More
I’m ready to invest… now what?!
A managed fund is a fund that invests in a variety of shares (and other investments such as cash and property). Your money is pooled together with other investors, and an investment manager buys and sells shares (also called stocks) on your behalf. When you buy into the fund, you effectively buy small portions of each of the stocks the … Read More
Drowning in debt? Here’s what you can do.
Have you heard of the Australian Debt Clock? If you haven’t its worth looking at. It tallies, live, the amount of debt that Australian’s have – and let me tell you, it goes up faster than you can imagine. And those numbers will be well and truly out of date by the time I send this blog! So if you’re … Read More
CATC 011: Benefits of rentvesting
There is a common belief that ‘rent money is dead money’, but is this really the case? This week I chat to award winning Melbourne businesswoman Emilia Rossi about her thoughts on renting and why she chooses to rent rather than buy her own home. For more from Emilia check out her award winning lifestyle blog https://www.emiliarossi.com.au/ and her online … Read More
010: Ethical Investing
Is there a more socially conscious way to invest your money and grow your super? This is the topic I explore today with Kirsten Simpson, Corporate Responsibility Manager of VicSuper. For more information about VicSuper’s Ethical Investing options check out: https://www.vicsuper.com.au/sociallyconscious https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Q_Ll0XC9mk
The cents-ible way to spend your tax return!
It’s tax time! This time of year many of us are eagerly anticipating our tax refund and already planning how to spend it. Ok, so you can if you want, but before you do, I suggest having a read through some of the more sensible ways to use your tax return. Of course, your spending ability will depend on the … Read More
Before you take out finance at the dealership, ask yourself these questions…
Shopping for a new car is an experience – and boy is it a fun one. Choosing colours and interiors, taking test drives, that new car smell, imagining where you’ll put your bag, sunglasses and keys when it’s your very own car…
Should I pay my current debt or invest in property?
With the housing markets booming, property is looking like a very attractive investment. But when you already have a mortgage, is more debt the right answer? Well, as you know I like the idea of diversification. So, for me a bit of both makes sense: paying extra on the mortgage AND investing. But wait, not so fast! Before you … Read More
Help, what do I do with my spare cash?
Help! I am a single parent working part time earning 30k annually and studying part time. I own my car, I own my home, I have no debt and I have three months of emergency savings in a high interest account. It’s not all sunshine and lollypops though, I do suffer from anxiety and depression. So how should I best … Read More