Get your affairs sorted with an Estate plan

Get your affairs sorted with an Estate plan

It’s an uncomfortable truth, knowing that one day we will pass away. No-one likes to think about the distress it will cause their loved ones or what kind of burden they’ll be left with. That’s why death is often considered a taboo topic of conversation, along with...
Five ways to make yourself more employable in 2021

Five ways to make yourself more employable in 2021

If you’re among those who lost their job or missed out on work opportunities last year due to COVID-19, here’s what you can do to improve your employment prospects in 2021. 1. Evaluate your transferable skills and competencies Start by taking stock of what you can...
Money mistakes to avoid in your younger years

Money mistakes to avoid in your younger years

Here’s a list of things you could stop doing if you no longer want to rely on the bank of mum and dad, or that credit card. Going without a budget If you’re looking for somewhere to start when it comes to creating a budget, jot down what money is coming in, what cash...
Five ways to shop a little smarter this Christmas

Five ways to shop a little smarter this Christmas

If cash flow is looking a tad grim this year, here are some ideas to up the presents under the tree, noting it’s the presence around it that really counts. We don’t need to list the events of 2020 to say it’s been a big one, particularly as we approach the festive...
The growth of contactless payments

The growth of contactless payments

It’s a very 2020 story. Your new homemade breadmaking skills are as uneven as the lump you lifted from your oven, so you pop down to the bakers for their tasty sourdough rolls. But as you make it to the front of the socially distanced queue and pull out your $10 note,...