The end-of-financial-year period isn't really a time most people relish, but it does offer an excellent opportunity to review your finances and possibly free up funds for more important and enjoyable pursuits. Below we'll show you, in five easy steps, how to...

Don't be discouraged. Sure, tightened lending means home loans are becoming harder for some to get, but it's not all bad news. That's because there's also reduced competition from investors, housing prices are falling, and clearance rates are too, making it much more...

Too cold. Too dark. Too damp. Well, at least that's how you might justify not exercising as winter creeps in. Here are some fun, low intensity ideas to keep fit. When you're lacking motivation it's easy to think of a million different excuses not to exercise....

There are a number of factors that determine the cost of an insurance policy. A cheap life insurance or income protection insurance policy doesn’t necessarily mean it’s an inferior one, and by the same token, the most expensive policy may not be the best to suit your...

Knowing what you want to do in life isn’t always simple. It’s not uncommon to hear people well into their 40s or 50s saying that they never discovered what they wanted to be “when they grew up”. This isn’t that surprising. Pursuing a career in what you love, first...

Fuelled by rising house prices and low interest rates, the level of personal debt in Australia is relatively high compared to many other countries.i The largest proportion of this debt is often used to purchase a valuable asset – the family home. With careful...