We all have a decent understanding that weddings can be an expensive exercise, but do you really understand just how much the average wedding costs in Australia? Slightly over $36,000, based on Australia’s Money Smart website. And that was in 2012! At present, it’s quite likely somewhere around the $50,000 mark. I suppose if you..
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Most of us suffer through stages in life where money is tight. Thankfully for us, there are various expenses that we can quite easily do away with, such as cable television, gym memberships, and dining out at restaurants. On the other hand, there are other expenditures that we simply can’t avoid. Debt repayments, rent and..
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There’s no question that reaching your 30’s is a big landmark for us all. Even though some of us may have started a family, bought a house, or even started a new career, this decade of our life has a considerable financial impact for your future. For the majority of folks, our financial commitments have..
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These days, saving money is a plan that everyone wants to achieve, though typically it can be a challenging task for lots of folks. Rent, bills, groceries, and everyday essentials add up quickly, leaving most households with little to no savings. Managing to save money and improve your life seems to be a paradox, as..
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There’s no question that your 20’s is a very cherished phase of your life. There’s a jittery but exciting feeling about becoming an adult, leaving home, and being financially independent. Regardless if you started a career, a university degree, or spent time traveling abroad and gaining life experience, your 20’s is an important decade from..
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The New Year is definitely an excellent time to reflect on the previous year and make some resolutions to improve ourselves. Most individuals’s resolutions centre around getting healthier, improving their career, or improving their financial health. Now most of us recognise how challenging it can be to keep our New Year’s resolutions, so it..
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Congratulations! You’ve successfully fulfilled your 3 year period of bankruptcy and have been discharged, so what now? You’ve clearly taken the right steps to settle your financial challenges by declaring bankruptcy, and all your debts are well behind you now. Keep in mind though, there’s still a good deal of work required to get your..
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Christmas can be a wonderful time of year. Spending quality time with your extended family, being on holidays, offering gifts to loved ones, and surely the acclaimed Christmas lunch! It’s indeed a time for giving, and with this comes costs. It’s very easy to go overboard with family holidays, gifts, and mouth watering foods; to..
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