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The Value of Financial Advice
In this do-it-yourself (DIY) world, many people choose to manage their finances on their own. Whilst going it alone may seem like the cheapest way to manage your money and investments, it can end up costing you in the long run. If you’re looking for advice on...

Retirement Without a Nest Egg
We all know that we should try to save as much as we can for retirement. But what happens if that’s not enough? Quite simply, you will need to modify your lifestyle to meet your ability to pay for it. This could mean less leisure activities and a much simpler...

6 Ways to Reduce Credit Card Debt | 6 Steps to Get Money Stuff Together | 3 Biggest Living Expenses for Households
This issue of financial snapshot includes: 6 ways to reduce your credit card debt once and for all. Australians seem to have an ever increasing love affair with credit cards, owing around $45 billion. If you have more than one card or are struggling to make...
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3 Non-Financial Factors For A Healthy Retirement [VIDEO]
Most people equate retirement planning with a large superannuation balance or saving money for the future. While a retirement without money doesn't sound like much of a retirement, focusing exclusively on the monetary aspects of the planning is missing the big...
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How Much Do You Really Need To Retire Comfortably? [VIDEO]
Most of us daydream about the day we finally finish work and retire. Whether you dream of cruising around the world, travelling around Australia, or just pottering about in the garden and improving your golf skills, the magic question is: how much do you need to make...
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3 Financial Goals For Your New Year Resolutions [VIDEO]
The beginning of a New Year is the most popular time to set goals and make plans. Everyone’s resolution list should include a few financial resolutions. As you think about 2019 and your goals for the New Year, consider putting a plan to start the New Year off on the...
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Money Parent Personalities – Which One Are You? [VIDEO]
Your children will learn about money from someone. You have the opportunity to be the positive example in their lives and the guiding voice they can trust. New research released by the Financial Planning Association (FPA) of Australia confirms frequent money talks...

Holiday Budgeting Tips | 12 Ways to Avoid Waste This Christmas | How to Spend More Mindfully this Christmas
This issue of financial snapshot includes: Holiday budgeting tips. Ideas to help you enjoy your holiday without a lingering debt as an unpleasant reminder. This includes tips for before you go, while you are travelling, and when you return. 12 ways to avoid...
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3 Ways To Enjoy Your Retirement [VIDEO]
When I talk to the happiest retirees, I know their retirement joy is rarely about money. On the other hand, when I talk to retired people who are not enjoying retirement, financial stress is often a major culprit. Money may not guarantee retirement happiness - but...

3 Top Tips for Christmas Budgeting
There are less than 7 weeks until Christmas, which means families across Australia will soon be putting up decorations, hitting the shops for gifts and filling the cupboards with festive treats – some will have started already! It can be hard to manage and keep track...