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Among all the voices analysing the Australian property market, you’ve probably heard many truisms about how to secure a home loan. The real truth is

The latest rise in the Age Pension rate still falls short of what many people may need to have a modest lifestyle in retirement. Around

Memory loss can make it difficult to stay in control of your money. Things like checking bank statements or investments, or paying bills may become

A pause in super contributions can have long-lasting effects. Here’s how to plan ahead for super breaks. There’s a host of reasons why people take

With interest rates likely to fall this year, borrowers could invest some or all of their mortgage repayment savings. Inflation may be coming off its

Personal loans vs credit cards Upcoming travel, car upgrade, Christmas festivities or home renovations on the horizon? If you need access to money to cover

For most of us, our mortgage is our biggest financial burden – and one that’ll be with us for decades. However, it’s important to remember

Planning is the key to successful investing. Creating a plan will help you find investments that fit your investing time frame and risk tolerance, to

It’s challenging buying property. It’s tough scraping together a deposit, it’s not easy dragging yourself to one open-for-inspection after another (especially if you’ve been doing

Understanding your retirement income options How you organise your retirement income streams can make a huge difference to your quality of life. Here are some

Our emotions colour every aspect of our lives including our financial lives. Recognising how emotions can influence your financial decision making puts your rational side

Bonds can provide a stable source of income and can protect the money you invest. They are considered less risky than growth assets like shares