Nobody likes to think about bankruptcy, which is understandable given that bankruptcy will influence your financial situation for years to follow. This may be one of the reasons why a lot of people don’t seek financial support in times of need, because they are under the popular misconception that bankruptcy is the only way to […]

For most Australian adults, debt is a part of our everyday lives. Whether or not you want to advance your skills by obtaining a degree, purchase a house for your family, or purchase a car so your family has transport, obtaining a loan is very common simply because we don’t have enough money to pay […]

Whether we acknowledge it or not, our credit report has a notable influence on our lives. It’s sort of like our health; we don’t appreciate good health until we lose it. Most people don’t even learn that they have a bad credit report until they apply for a personal line of credit and it’s rejected. […]

We all have a fairly good understanding that weddings can be an expensive exercise, but do you really know just how much the average wedding costs in Australia? Slightly over $36,000, based on Australia’s Money Smart website. And that was in 2012! Nowadays, it’s likely somewhere around the $50,000 mark. I guess if you have […]

There’s no question that hitting your 30’s is a serious landmark for all of us. Although some of us may have bought their first home, started a career, or even a family, this decade of our life has a considerable financial impact for your future years. For most folks, our financial commitments have probably grown […]

There’s no question that your 20’s is a very important period of your life. There’s an anxious but exhilarating sensation about becoming an adult, moving out of home, and being financially self-reliant. Regardless if you started a career, a university degree, or spent time traveling to other countries and gaining life experience, your 20’s is […]