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Sleeping under the stars is an unforgettable experience. For some, the thought of camping is a scarier prospect than a visit to the dentist. However, with good advice and preparation, camping is extremely rewarding. There’s something special about embracing the…

A pie and sauce washed down with soft drink from a roadhouse. Or maybe a burger and fries at a fast-food joint. Do these sound like your go-to options when on a road trip? It might seem like a hassle…

If you’re interested in living a low waste lifestyle, the best place to start is your kitchen. We waste food every day, but there are easy ways to lessen that impact without having to become a totally different person. Simple shifts in…

Forecasts for subdued, lower returns over the medium-to-long term from diversified investment portfolios underscores the case of being a realistic investor and consumer. This means being realistic in your expectations for investment returns, being realistic in recognising that investors have…

Technology and the rise of social media are fundamentally changing how we choose to invest. In decades past, most investors were content to base their investment decision on a company’s financial fundamentals – what it did, how much it made,…

You’ll have heard the old, almost grandmotherly adage that ‘every dollar counts’. But guess what – it’s true. Voluntary after tax super contributions, also called non-concessional contributions, refer to any payments you make to your super fund out of your…

A way to help efficiently plan for your financial future is to focus on how  best to handle what are sometimes called life’s financial turning points. These might typically include getting your first job, buying your first home, raising a…

Want to get a better deal from the tax man on your investments? We’ll look at some investment options that may help you to manage the tax you pay. Superannuation When it comes to tax-effective investments, it’s hard to look…

Did you know it’s likely you’ll spend up to two decades or more in retirement? It’s a long time, so will you be able to afford all the things you’ve thought of doing in retirement, before your savings run out?…

When going through a divorce or separation, one of your first tasks will be to divide up what you own together. This is called the ‘division of shared assets’, and can be a challenging process. To make it easier for…