Financial Planning and Control

A Tradie’s Use-By Date

Everybody knows a tradie. They are the plumbers, electricians, and carpenters that we rely on for a hundred and one everyday tasks. They work hard 5-6 days a week, building new systems and maintaining all our old ones. Starting off in a trade means completing an apprenticeship, usually when young ...
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Your Ticket to Financial Freedom in 7 Steps

I often sit down with clients and talk about their dreams and goals for their life. And in nearly every case, financial freedom is in their top five goals. But what does this term mean in practice? And how can you make it happen? Financial freedom can mean different things ...
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What does a third child mean for your spending?

We just had our third child! And while the step from two to three has so far not been financially difficult (lots of hand-me-downs), for some families it can be a real challenge. Where I see the greatest struggles are in one income families, when one of the parents has ...
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The biggest life goal Australians have

Most Australians reveal their biggest life goal is a financial one, although many admit failing to plan is a roadblock.  Growing household debt, record-high property prices and the aftermath of the global financial crisis have not hindered Australians’ belief in their ability to achieve their goals. In fact, an August ...
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To budget or not to budget

To budget or not to budget there really is no question. If you think the B word is boring and overwhelming, you are probably someone that really needs one. Being accountable is half the battle. And it can also be fun (yes, I’m serious!). Challenging yourself to get the most out ...
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Money topics couples should discuss and why you shouldn’t wait

Some conversations are easy. Deciding what's for dinner, what movie to watch or what side of the bed should you should sleep on are some of the day-to-day discussions couples have. But when it comes to finances, it is important that couples are open and honest with each other from ...
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