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November 2, 2020 by Helen Baker

5 budget-busting hacks to set yourself financially free

1. LOOK AT YOUR MONEY HOLISTICALLY It’s easy to look at our money in different silos: this is what we owe, this is what we have and this is what we expect to come in. But you have to consider all your money as a single pool to work out what represents the best overall value for you … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Articles, Family expenses, Financial planning, Mortgage, Womens finance tips

October 30, 2020 by Helen Baker

5 ways to downsize your debt

It’s said that only death and taxes are certainties in life, but in the modern world, some form of debt is almost guaranteed too. Here are five ways to downsize your debt and get more control over your finances. 1. Look at your money holistically It’s all too easy to look at our money in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Articles, Financial planning, Mortgage, Retirement

May 15, 2020 by Helen Baker

COVID-19 six-month eviction freeze spells trouble for landlords

This article was originally published in Smart Property Investment Landlords are greedy monsters, right? They’re slow to fix maintenance issues, yet quick to complain if the rent is even five minutes late. Oh, and they’re filthy rich, too. In fact, most property investors are just the sort of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Articles, Coronavirus COVID-19, Investing, Mortgage

May 9, 2020 by Helen Baker

One in five Australians took a risk on the interest rate cut that never came

This article was originally published in Your Life Choices Nearly one in five Australians were left hanging after making financial decisions to prepare for a rate cut that never came, according to new research from money.com.au. The money.com.au survey found that 17 per cent of Australians … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Articles, Financial planning, Mortgage

November 20, 2019 by Helen Baker

How to buy a home when you’re single

This article was originally published on Better Homes and Gardens Buying a home is one of the largest financial commitments many people will ever make in their lifetime, and it’s a purchase that many people believe cannot be done by one person on one salary. However, with the proper time, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Articles, Mortgage, Womens finance tips

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