We all have a fair understanding that weddings can be an expensive pursuit, but do you really understand just how much the average wedding costs in Australia? A little over $36,000, based on Australia’s Money Smart website. And that was in 2012! In today’s times, it’s most probably somewhere around the $50,000 mark. I guess…
There’s no doubt that hitting your 30’s is a huge landmark for all of us. While some of us may have bought a house, started a family, or even begun a new career, this decade of our life has a significant financial impact for the years to come. For many folks, our financial responsibilities have…
There’s no question that your 20’s is a very enjoyable period of your life. There’s a nervous but exhilarating feeling about becoming an adult, leaving home, and being financially independent. Whether or not you kicked off a career, a university degree, or spent time traveling the globe and gaining life experience, your 20’s is a…
Most of us suffer through periods in life where money is tight. Luckily for us, there are several expenses that we can easily do away with, for instance cable TV, gym memberships, and dining out at restaurants. On the contrary, there are other expenditures that we simply can’t avoid. Rent, debt repayments and school tuition…
These days, saving money is an agenda that everybody wants to accomplish, however generally it can be a difficult task for many families. Mortgage repayments, bills, groceries, and everyday needs build up quickly, leaving most households with little to no savings. Being able to save money and improve your life appears to be a paradox,…
The New Year is unquestionably an optimal time to reflect on the previous year and make some resolutions to improve ourselves. Many people’s resolutions focus on becoming healthier, strengthening their career, or improving their finances. Now most of us know how challenging it can be to keep our New Year’s resolutions, so it is vital…
Congratulations! You’ve successfully served your three year period of bankruptcy and have been discharged, so now what? You’ve definitely taken the right actions to settle your financial challenges by filing for bankruptcy, and all your debts are well behind you now. Having said this, there’s still a good deal of work involved to get your…
Christmas can be a wonderful time of year. Spending quality time with family, being on holidays, giving presents to loved ones, and certainly the legendary Christmas meal! It’s undeniably a time for giving, and with this comes costs. It’s very easy to go overboard with getaways, gifts, and delicious foods; to let your hair down…