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November 16, 2020 by Helen Baker

Financial foundations every woman should have

Disaster planning is unpleasant, as is thinking about your own death, or the possibility, your relationship might end. But not thinking about this stuff at all could land you in strife should a relationship breakdown occur, or worse, it could leave your partner or kids to do the thinking for you if … [Read more...]

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September 30, 2019 by Helen Baker

5 things every woman should know about their finances

This article first appeared in Business Woman Media Disaster planning is unpleasant, as is thinking about your own death or the possibility your relationship might end. But not thinking about this stuff at all could land you in strife should a relationship breakdown occur, or worse, it could … [Read more...]

Filed Under: 5 Foundations, Financial planning, Insurance, Womens finance tips

August 26, 2019 by Helen Baker

Rebuilding finances after partners gambling addiction

Amanda* was left with hardly a cent to her name, and substantial debts, because of her ex-partner's gambling addiction. She was in her early 20s during the mid-1990s, when she and her ex started a relationship. The complete article, with full story of Amanda's situation can be viewed on the ABC … [Read more...]

Filed Under: 5 Foundations, Articles, Financial planning, Money and couples

May 17, 2018 by Helen Baker

How to stop living a champagne lifestyle on a cask wine budget

Finance expert reveals the simple key to making debt disappear so you can start saving fast Originally published in Daily Mail Australia Eating out and buying expensive clothes can leave you in debt with no savings. Finance expert Helen Baker said women need to stop splurging and budget. She … [Read more...]

Filed Under: 5 Foundations, Financial planning, Womens finance tips

February 10, 2018 by Helen Baker

“I’m not doing this any more!”

Whatever it is that you don’t want to do any more - this is the year - 2018 - to make a difference. My clients come from all walks of life - from all ages - but it is usually the ones in their 50s and 60s who walk through my door and make this statement. They can be referring to work, a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: 5 Foundations, Financial planning, Money and couples, Womens finance tips

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