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What is FIRE? If you’ve ever considered early retirement, you could join the FIRE movement. FIRE stands for “financial independence retire early.” During their working

If your New Year goals include buying your first home, even though you’re finding it impossible to save for that ever-increasing deposit, you’re not alone.

Portfolio construction is a much-used term that can be misunderstood. Fundamentally, the term portfolio construction refers to the process of selecting investments to create the

Two steps forward, one step back For the second year running, the pandemic was the focus for policy makers, markets, businesses, and individuals alike. The

When was the last time you looked closely at your loan, the progress you are making on paying it off and how it compares to

A year ago, takeaway food was number one on Australia’s comfort-spending list. If habitual purchases like this are still taking their toll, here are some

Welcome to the shortage economy. As we enter into the third year of the pandemic, COVID has truly turned the world upside down. Well over

Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions in a lifetime. Determining which loan is best can be overwhelming without understanding which products

If retirement’s on your horizon, you’ll be keen to make sure your plans stay on track. It makes sense to concentrate on things you can

The age you retire in Australia isn’t set in stone. You can really retire whenever you want to, but a number of factors could play

Looking at your spending in a new light could make a substantial difference to your financial future. The 50/20/30 budget rule works for one main

If you’d like to know what the difference is between a transition-to-retirement pension, an account-based pension, an annuity, and the government’s Age Pension, we break