CATEGORY: Finance

Savings Tips for Pensioners
Welcome to retirement! A time when you can sit back, relax and really enjoy life thanks to your superannuation nest egg. But don’t get to comfortable. Many retired Aussies can’t solely rely on their

Career advice for over 50s
Have you been out of work for some time? Maybe you are simply wanting to change careers? People over 50 can have a wide range of experiences in looking for a job. The most

How to Prepare Financially for Retirement
Everyone knows what retirement is supposed to be about: relaxing, travelling, and just generally enjoying life without the constant obstacle of having to make a living. Unfortunately, with today’s economic landscape, retiring happily isn’t

Tips for an Early and Enjoyable Retirement
Does the idea of hitting the golf course five days out of every seven sound appealing to you? How about travelling the world or spending an entire blissful day on the one challenging crossword

How to Plan a Funeral
Planning a funeral is a big job. And if you were close to the deceased it can be an emotionally devastating, and draining experience. If you’ve never planned a funeral before, or would just

Travel Insurance for Adventurous Travellers
There are many different types of travellers. Some people read everything they can about a place, before visiting all the sites of historical significance and learning even more about culture and history. Others are

The Pros and Cons of Life Insurance
Life is, well, unpredictable. While most of us would like to know at least the most important events in our future, the truth is that this is not (yet) possible. What we can do

Grocery Hacks: Tips for Saving Money on Your Food Bill
The 2008 economic crisis may have come and gone, but the harsh reality is that most families (both in the US and in the other parts of the world) are still struggling with their

5 Ways You’re Spending Money Without Realising
We may not like to admit this, but money does make the world go round. It’s not the best “system”, but the truth is that it is the only system we have known for

Things to Bear in Mind When Making a Will
Most of us shiver at the thought of death. And yet, whether we like it or not, death is part of life – and the truth is that we never know when it will