This Month
6 ways to save an extra $14,000 every year
It’s time to get the calculator out: you may be able to save thousands by looking for a better deal on these six expenses.
Why this ratio is key to wealth building
Your savings-to-investment ratio can tell you a lot about your ability to achieve long-term goals. It’s among a handful of metrics experts recommend observing.
Meet stayvestors, the home owners who live with parents
A new generation has hit the market, finding a way to overcome the hurdle of housing affordability and still build wealth through real estate.
March
5 ways financial planning is like marathon training
Elite athletes understand that high performance stems from the compounding effect of many good decisions. The same principle applies to wealth building.
Habit stacking and the yearly, monthly and daily steps to hit goals
What do training for an ironman competition and hitting your money targets have in common? More than you might think.
The three habits helping Australians build the most wealth
Amid record levels of economic inequality in Australia, a respected survey of household trends shows how average people are building their savings.
February
We have $4m in super. How much can we safely spend each year?
Nobody knows how long they will live, which is what makes budgeting in retirement so tricky.
Life is chaotic – thank god for my spreadsheet
Overseas holidays, household chores, beer consumption – these finance professionals have their entire lives accounted for.
December 2024
Someone just won $2b in a lottery, what should they do now?
Experts say the winner of the Mega Millions prize should build relationships with a wealth adviser, a tax accountant, an estate attorney and a therapist.
People pleasing cost me $32,000. Here are four ways to stop it
Since people pleasing is a personality trait, dialling back your spending requires more than learning the nuts and bolts of money management.
So, you want to retire to Tuscany?
The idea of moving to Italy is alluring for retirees – la dolce vita, the food, the wine, the beauty, the prices. Just check these practicalities first.
November 2024
‘I’m worth millions but I still fret about money’
Money mindsets are established early in life and can lead to poor financial decision-making, but there are ways to reframe your approach.
October 2024
Earning good money but saving nothing? Here’s what to do
No matter how much you earn, good budgeting is the foundation of financial success.
August 2024
How to calculate your net worth (and why you should)
Trying to build wealth without knowing your net wealth is like steering a ship without a compass. You might not get very far, and you could even go backwards.
July 2024
How the 50/30/20 budgeting hack can unlock your finances
This straightforward strategy suggests dividing your income into three buckets: needs, wants and financial goals.
April 2024
Why more Australians are choosing semi-retirement
Fusing the parts of work you still enjoy with hobbies, travel and passion projects is the dream for many. Here’s how to make a go of it
What to do in your 20s, 30s and 40s to build wealth
Avoid ‘lifestyle creep’, establish good saving habits and pay down debt to get ahead.
March 2024
The seven mind tricks brands use to keep you spending
Brands use sophisticated tactics to encourage you to spend more.
February 2024
Retirement income products: What are my options?
A new generation of super products is attempting to address retirees’ concerns.
‘Paradigm shift’: How to switch to spending in retirement
After decades spent saving, lean into the fear, plan obsessively and let go of the guilt, experts say.