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October 30, 2020 by Helen Baker

Ways to make up dollars as you get closer to retirement

There is often a balance in this age bracket between pausing on what you have already built, in terms of superannuation and investments, until you have excess income again versus those who now have an empty nest and the opportunity to focus on doing more while they can. Review all five financial … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Articles, Financial planning, Money and couples, Retirement

October 30, 2020 by Helen Baker

How to financially heal after a long-term break-up

Protecting your money is as important as protecting your heart. Splitting from a long-term partner can hurt much more than just your heart. Financial advisor Helen Baker sets out how to get control of your money, how to make smarter decisions and how to see this as an opportunity to feel … [Read more...]

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

August 7, 2020 by Helen Baker

How to have the ‘money talk’ in a relationship

Financial issues can make or break a relationship, yet most Australians do not have the 'money talk' when committing to someone new. Learn why you should, and how to go about it. Embarking on a new relationship might be exhilarating. But when it becomes serious it also means making some important … [Read more...]

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August 5, 2020 by Helen Baker

Who gets the pets (and ongoing vet bills) post-break-up?

This article was originally published in NestEgg Big mistakes can be made when relationships end. There is a lot going on, and it’s understandable. The requirements of pet ownership are likely to fall through the cracks. But not accounting for the financial demands of a pet can have serious and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Articles, Money and couples, Womens finance tips

May 13, 2020 by Helen Baker

How to fix the leaks in your budget during the coronavirus crisis

This article was originally published in Money Magazine We are hardwired for security. Right now, with the COVID-19 crisis changing life as we know it daily, it's hard to feel secure. Even more so if you're one of the many who has suddenly found yourself out of work due to forced closures. How … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Articles, Business owners, Coronavirus COVID-19, Financial planning, Money and couples

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