Five ways to avoid a money splurge

Do you pull out your credit card after a bad day or overspending when hosting a dinner party? Here are some tips and tricks to stop overspending.

Three great places to retire in Australia

One of the most important things to do when retiring is choosing where you're going to spend those golden years.

What to do with an inheritance windfall

Receiving an inheritance can be a great financial boon, but it can also be overwhelming when faced with the quandary of what to do with the windfall. Should you blow it all on a luxurious holiday and a fancy new car, pay off the mortgage or invest it in shares?

5 tips to revamp your finances

Are you stuck in a debt trap or simply failing to make a dent in your savings account? Now may be the time to take a close look at your finances - it's never too late to improve your money habits. But where should you start? Here are five tips to revamp your finances.

The zero-dollar week savings plan

Becoming a conscious saver who makes regular deposits into a savings account is a fail-safe way to establish smart money habits. Take that one step further and commit to one week of no spending, every second month - and you've got yourself some serious savings.

What every first home buyer needs to know

Buying a home is a big commitment, both financially and emotionally. There is quite a lot to plan, organise and consider during the process, besides simply securing a home loan, so here is our list of what every first home buyer should know.

Bad money habits and how you can fix them

Habits are easy to form and hard to break, especially when it comes to how we spend our money.

How to clean up your credit report

From today, changes to the Australian Privacy Laws mean lenders will have access to more information about your financial habits, including 24 months of your repayment patterns for credit cards, loans and other credit.

Top five risks of renovating

If you are considering improving your home or are keen to get into the renovate-and-sell game, there are five risks you should keep in mind.

Family holiday without blowing the budget

Whether you would like to expose your children to other cultures, perspectives and experiences, or simply kick back and relax while the kids indulge in supervised water sports, an overseas family holiday can offer many rewards. It can also break the bank.