5 Things To Know Before Investing

Don’t we all wish we could back in time? Here are 5 things I wish I could tell myself before I started investing! 1. Investing is easy – saving money is hard. You don’t need to be good at maths, a charting expert or some kind of finance genius. It’s pretty simple – don’t beContinue reading “5 Things To Know Before Investing”

The 3 Stages To Financial Freedom

It can be confusing to figure out where you are in your money journey. What steps should you take to start building your wealth, what should you do next? Here are three easy to steps to follow through, for fool-proof financial success. 1. Make Money This is the most straightforward step. It applies to thoseContinue reading “The 3 Stages To Financial Freedom”

5 Steps To Start Saving

We are currently amidst some seriously chaotic times and many of us have lost our jobs (including myself!). This loss of primary income means that is important to save a little bit extra While it can be hard, here are 5 steps to help you start saving! 1. Establish a budget (of some kind) WhatContinue reading “5 Steps To Start Saving”

How Do I Actually Invest Money?

This post is for all my beginners on how to invest money. There you are – kind of interested in investing, have a bit of extra income but not sure how to actually do it. Or even what your options are. There is SO much information out there which can makes things pretty overwhelming! WhileContinue reading “How Do I Actually Invest Money?”

Only 35% of women can answer these financial questions correctly

The Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) ran a survey a couple of years ago to determine financial literacy nationwide. It found only 35 per cent of women answered all five questions correctly, compared with 50 per cent of men. I find this figure disappointing and feel that we need to work towardsContinue reading “Only 35% of women can answer these financial questions correctly”

3 Reasons To Invest In The Stock Market Instead Of Real Estate

Choosing the type of investment to make really depends on your own personal circumstances. Your financial goals, risk tolerance and investment horizon. However, I find that in Australia SO many people are focused on real estate investment. While I think real estate has several benefits such as providing tax breaks and is less volatile, I’dContinue reading “3 Reasons To Invest In The Stock Market Instead Of Real Estate”

3 Powerful Ways To Help Your Finances Today

Getting on top of your money is often a slow and boring slog. However, there are strategies to help your finances today. Here are 3 things you can do today to help your finances. 1. Understand your money goals Do you want to save for a holiday? A first home deposit? Increase your income? ClearlyContinue reading “3 Powerful Ways To Help Your Finances Today”