We all have a pretty good understanding that weddings can be an expensive pursuit, but do you really know just how much the average wedding costs in Australia? A little over $36,000, according to Australia’s Money Smart website. And that was in 2012! These days, it’s perhaps somewhere around the $50,000 mark. I suppose if…
There’s no question that hitting your 30’s is a significant milestone for everybody. While some of us may have started a family, bought a house, or even started a new career, this decade of our life has a significant financial impact for your future. For the majority of folks, our financial commitments have more than…
There’s no question that your 20’s is a very important period of your life. There’s a timid but gratifying sensation about becoming an adult, leaving home, and being financially independent. Whether you kicked off a career, a university degree, or spent time traveling overseas and gaining life experience, your 20’s is a meaningful decade from…
All of us experience phases in life where money is tight. Fortunately for us, there are particular expenses that we can quickly eliminate, like cable TV, gym memberships, and eating out at restaurants. Despite this, there are other costs that we simply can’t avoid. Rent, debt repayments and school tuition are just a few of…
Nowadays, saving money is a plan that everyone wants to achieve, but typically it can be a challenging task for lots of folks. Rental payments, bills, food, and everyday essentials add up rapidly, leaving most households with little to no savings. Managing to save money and improve your life seems to be a paradox, as…
The New Year is undoubtedly an excellent time to reflect on the previous year and make some resolutions to improve ourselves. Most individuals’s resolutions address issues like being healthier, improving their career, or improving their finances. Now most of us appreciate how tough it can be to stick to our New Year’s resolutions, so it’s…
Congratulations! You’ve successfully served your three year period of bankruptcy and have been discharged, so what now? You’ve undoubtedly taken the most suitable actions to settle your financial challenges by declaring bankruptcy, and all your debts are well behind you now. However, there’s still a good deal of work involved to get your finances back…
Christmas can be a wonderful time of year. Spending quality time with family, enjoying holidays, giving gifts to loved ones, and surely the grand Christmas dinner! It’s unquestionably a time for giving, and with this comes expenses. It’s very easy to overdo it with family trips, gifts, and delicious foods; to let your hair down…