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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...]

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

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

November 2, 2020 by Helen Baker

Book Review: On Your Own Two Feet (2nd edition)

Perhaps the most telling quote in On Your Own Two Feet commences Section 1; Stepping out on the right foot, ‘At some stage in life a woman will be solely responsible for the financial decisions of the household,’ spoken by Don Connelly which would have to be the biggest truism in every … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Articles, On Your Own Two Feet book, Womens finance tips

October 30, 2020 by Helen Baker

10 common divorce myths debunked

Financial advisor, Helen Baker shares common divorce myths that could end up costing you a small (or not so small!) fortune. How many people plan to get divorced? None, of course. Yet in 2018 alone, 49, 404 divorces were granted across Australia. So it’s a real situation for many people, with all … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Articles, Divorce, Financial planning, Womens finance tips

October 30, 2020 by Helen Baker

Divorce, job loss: How to survive on one income

Suddenly finding yourself on a single income is a harsh reality. These 7 tips from financial adviser Helen Baker will help ease the stress.  Sometimes a single income is a choice, such as when a baby arrives. Other times it’s by default, such as separation or a partner passing away. Now, more … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Articles, Coronavirus COVID-19, Single parent, Womens finance tips

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