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Side hustle ideas

The rising cost of living is causing a strain on household budgets for many Australians. As a result, more are turning to side hustles and passive income opportunities to supplement their income. In this article, we explore a range of side hustles accessible to people of all ages. #1 side hustle idea: deliveries A popular …

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Misconceptions about super and taxes

Many people have a good idea of what super is and how much of their money goes into it. But there are some gaps when it comes to the basics, such as when you can access it and how super is taxed. Read on for a cheat sheet summary of ten top things to know …

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Keeping your physical and mental wellbeing in retirement

Preparing yourself for retirement Retirement can cause a range of emotions so it’s important to prepare yourself emotionally as well as financially. Here’s some tips to improve health and wellbeing in retirement: Give yourself time: coping with major life changes is never easy. Allow yourself the time you need to figure everything out. Add structure …

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Investing for property profit

When property prices are rising, renovating for a quick return is a popular investment strategy. But when markets are sluggish, improving a property before ‘flipping’ it, can also generate profits for savvy investors. Buying to flip When you flip a property, you’re buying a dwelling that you believe is undervalued, which you then improve and …

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How to get your will sorted

Making a will is an important way to help ensure that your wishes are respected and your loved ones are taken care of if you pass away. A will is a legal document that sets out how you want your assets, such as property, money or possessions, to be distributed among your beneficiaries in the …

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The impact of lifestyle on life insurance premiums

Life insurance premiums are calculated based on a number of factors, such as your age, gender, health at the time of application, smoking status, occupation, lifestyle and hobbies. Your health can play one of the biggest roles in determining your premiums, so having a healthy lifestyle can have both personal and financial benefits. Do you …

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Pulse checking your finances

Your financial health is key to the health of your wellbeing, relationships, work and home life. It’s important to have a regular checkup of your financial position to ensure you’re on track and to confirm your money is where you think it is, your investments are performing as they should, and debts are regularly serviced …

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Grow your retirement income

In retirement, every dollar counts and it is worth exploring different strategies to grow your retirement income. Here’s how do it… Use your super wisely If you’re about to retire or are in retirement, it can be tempting to take your superannuation as a lump sum payment. However, this means taking money out of a …

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Pros and cons of Self Managed Super Funds (SMSFs)

While self managed super funds are not for everyone, they do offer significant benefits. Running an SMSF successfully requires investment, legal, super and admin skills – or the ability to get help from people who have those skills. Having control over how your retirement savings are invested is one of the many benefits of SMSFs. …

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Nine bad habits of ineffective investors: common mistakes investors make

Introduction In the confusing and often seemingly illogical world of investing, investors often make various mistakes that keep them from reaching their financial  goals. This note takes a look at the nine most common mistakes. Mistake #1 Crowd support indicates a sure thing “I will tell you how to become rich…Be fearful when others are …

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