In an Australian first, CBA, NAB and Westpac have collaborated to launch Beem It – a new instant payment app that allows you to pay, request and split bills with anyone, regardless of who they bank … [Read more...]

The term "recycling" most likely brings to mind milk containers, soda canisters, newspapers, water bottles, shopping bags and also different sort of plastic packaging supplies. However, you will be … [Read more...]

When it comes to money, you can be overcautious to the point of giving yourself unnecessary stress, or you might bury your head in the sand and pretend it will all be right in the end. Or, you can be … [Read more...]

There’s a lot of talk about financial fitness these days, and rightly so. We have more material things than ever before, and yet financial stress is everywhere. It’s little wonder that people are … [Read more...]

The cryptocurrency craze remains in full swing. Having seen the incredible rise in Bitcoin’s value, those who chose to stay on the sidelines now seem to be kicking themselves for not purchasing … [Read more...]

Everywhere you look, if you think about investments, you’ll be told to plough money into stocks and shares. Think bonds. Look at what you could make if you buy some cryptocurrency. However, there are … [Read more...]

From testosterone-fueled trading room floors through to smartly-dressed men working at terminals, the financial markets have always been the domain of men. While the traditional trader image is still … [Read more...]

When you own land, or you’re looking to make an investment in land, there are a range of ways that you can look to make money from it. Because, as we all know, land is like gold dust. It’s always in … [Read more...]

For any family, the loss of job, injury, illness, a death in the family or other crisis can be a traumatic experience that is only compounded by the severe financial pressure that they can cause. In … [Read more...]

Australian banks are charging their customers up to five times more than international money transfer companies to send money overseas. International Money Transfers are big business but property … [Read more...]

Liza K. was at a dinner party recently when table talk turned to travel. It was a welcome relief from the last hour’s conversation which had revolved around who’d bought what lately, online. Liza … [Read more...]

The moment you set yourself for "better" you would not reach the best, so never settle for better. Even in trading, it is the same scenario. You should keep trying until you succeed but even if you … [Read more...]

It’s no secret that trading stocks on the foreign exchange market is a very lucrative endeavor. However, the one thing that separates pros from amateurs is experience in the field. Still, beginners … [Read more...]

Aussies don’t know much about snow, not even with autumn around the corner. Most of us will be lucky to see a flake drop unless we book a flight to Queenstown, New Zealand. To be clear, snowball and … [Read more...]

Admiral markets are one of the most famous online trading providers and investing services. Their major areas are options, futures, commodities, Forex and stocks. Started in the year 2001 in Estonia … [Read more...]

By AMP financial adviser Darren James* Getting a handle on finances or setting financial goals is often high on our list of to-dos. However, most of us are destined to fail. Luckily, there are … [Read more...]

When you invest in property, you don’t have to be an expert. You do, however, need to rely on a few key individuals or services to make sure that your investment is a success. You don’t want to be … [Read more...]

Forex is one of those ventures that require a keen business savviness in order to succeed. Along with that and research, progressive knowledge acquisition and good personal habits are also important … [Read more...]

There could easily come a time in your life when you’ve inherited or been given shares of some kind. The most obvious cases where this happens is when someone in your family passes away, and you get … [Read more...]

It seems as though the days of getting by with one income are long-gone. While that one income may cover all your necessities and bills, there’s a good chance it doesn’t leave you much in terms of … [Read more...]

It happens to most of us. We hit a certain age and everyone we know starts getting married all at once. One day out of the blue, invitations to friends’ engagement parties and weddings start streaming … [Read more...]

Purchasing a piece of real estate in the world’s most famous city isn’t just for movie stars and the financial elite. Anyone can own a piece of property in the Big Apple for as little as $500,000. The … [Read more...]

There are numerous benefits of owning your own home, and they aren’t just financial, as owning the property allows you to make changes, and if you are planning to stay, then having the ability to make … [Read more...]

We all want financial independence and the confidence and peace of mind that come along with it. But women, just like men, are facing a lot of stress and anxiety-inducing situations on a day to day … [Read more...]

Australian women have a huge amount going for them; they are cultured, enjoy great food, intelligent and independent, for example. They are also part of a thriving, modern island society and while … [Read more...]

A lot of investors only own one property. Are you debating whether it is time to move onto property number two? This can be a difficult decision to make, but you don’t want to miss out on an … [Read more...]

Are you still under the belief that the concept of sustainable income is far beyond your reach? Do you assume that those who make money have access to a crystal ball or an expensive wealth manager? … [Read more...]

The FREE Penda app is helping women across Australia experiencing domestic and family violence avoid poverty, empowering them with the tools they need to leave a violent relationship. Financial … [Read more...]

For many years, the traditional banking institutions avoided lending to a person with a less than perfect credit score, and for those in serious financial difficulties, this made things next to … [Read more...]

Some folks can make a lot of money by investing in property, and you can too if you are savvy about your choices. Of course, to make the right choice in the first place, you need to ensure that you … [Read more...]

Many people store their valuables in their homes, which means that the important documents, valuable jewellery, and other possessions may not be as safe as you would like. If you need a secure … [Read more...]

Gone are the days where property investment is dominated by men. Now nearly half (47%) of Australians who own investment property are women, according to an analysis of data from the ATO by the … [Read more...]

As trading has become more common, technology has advanced in order to make it more accessible and user-friendly for the individual. There is now a range of technology that is designed specifically to … [Read more...]

An SMSF is a self managed super fund, and is one method of saving money for retirement. As opposed to a standard pension, an SMSF gives you far more control over where your money is invested, and as … [Read more...]