Nov 30, 2022 | Financial Advice
How does the First Home Super Saver Scheme (FHSSS) work? If you’re a first home buyer, you may be eligible to withdraw voluntary super contributions you’ve made (plus earnings) to put towards a home deposit. Through the First Home Super Saver Scheme (FHSSS),...
Nov 28, 2022 | Financial Advice
Impacts from Falling Home Prices: The Wealth Effect The impacts of interest rate hikes on consumers are well known; higher interest means that mortgage debt servicing costs will go up which is negative for consumer spending. Rate hikes are also bad news for home...
Oct 24, 2022 | Financial Advice
Is money the key to happiness? Is money the key to happiness? Numerous research reports and studies agree having more money can lead to improved wellbeing, but only up to a point. It seems that once your personal income cruises past roughly the six-figure mark, you...
Oct 24, 2022 | Financial Advice
How to refinance your home loan If you’re thinking about refinancing your home loan, this step-by-step guide shows you what to expect and how to navigate the process. Refinancing can mean talking to your current provider to renegotiate your arrangement with them (an...
Oct 24, 2022 | Financial Advice
Relationship break-up entitlements when you’re in a de facto If you’ve recently split from your partner or are simply wondering what might happen if you do, you’ll need to keep your financial wits about you. A division of assets and debts, whether they’re held...
Oct 24, 2022 | Financial Advice
What you should know about creating your will and estate plan If you want to protect your family and assets, it’s worth documenting what you’d like to happen if you can’t make your own decisions later in life or if you pass away. If you’ve got people in your life who...