At its first meeting of 2019, the Reserve Bank Board kept official interest rates on hold at 1.5%, despite some commentators speculating that the RBA will cut interest rates this year…
Frugal February...
Markets close mixed, but up for January
Ice cream now, or the bicycle later?
Australian Housing Downturn: How Bad?
Spend Less: 7 Mind Hacks
Shares making a comeback. But why?
Outlook for 2019...
Will history be on our side in 2019?
"Big Progress"
Christmas/New Year Business Hours...
The Fed & Market Turmoil...
Three years after it first started raising interest rates in this cycle the Fed has increased rates for the ninth time, raising the Fed Funds rate another 0.25% to a target range of 2.25-2.5%. While this was largely anticipated by markets, the Fed was less dovish than expected and so shares sold off in response. That said it does appear that the Fed has got to a point where it can now pause or at least raise rates more slowly…
Are you a money pushover?
Caring for our elders at Christmas
We can all feel the pressure on our household budget during the festive season. But when that pressure gets passed on to older family members as a request for a handout or loan, financial abuse can end up being the outcome. Find out more about elder financial abuse, what to watch out for and what to do about it…
Market sell-off continues...
What happened??
Not just about the money...
Your festive finances
Your No 1 Financial Focus, Decade By Decade...
Everyone has a different life journey they’re on. But getting on top of key financial goals as you follow your own path could see you enjoying a more comfortable lifestyle and being ready for the next chapter to begin. Read our guide to getting all your money matters sorted out, one decade at a time…
How your feelings affect your finances...
Does it sometimes seem like money is standing in the way of your happiness? How we feel about money can really have an impact in the role it plays in our lives, how we spend it and how secure we feel about our future. Find out how our emotions – positive or negative – can influence money habits and what you can do about it…