Make a plan for your money What are your money goals for this year? To give yourself the best chance at achieving them, your goals need to be SMART: specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and timely. Setting timely goals means giving yourself a timeframe to achieve them. With a SMART goal in mind, you now need […]
What impact do factors like your weight, age and smoking status have on your ability to buy life insurance? ‘Sneaky smokers’ can breathe a sigh of relief – just because you’ve got an unhealthy habit or two, it doesn’t necessarily mean you can’t get insurance. This list reveals the answers to those awkward questions you […]
Combining work and family responsibilities can be a balancing act so here are some of the expenses you might face as well as potential benefits For most working parents, the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about returning to work after having a baby is finding suitable childcare. Statistics show that 47% of […]
If your bank balance is looking a bit dreary, chances are what’s in your super fund could come as welcome news. See how you fare against others your age. If you’re like 56% of young Aussies, you probably couldn’t say exactly how much money you have in super, but according to the Association of Superannuation Funds […]
Aussies are throwing out a massive $8 billion worth of edible food every year. Did you know approximately one in every five bags of groceries bought in Australia gets tossed out, with $8 billion worth of edible food ending up in landfill every year1? We check out the cost of food waste for the average […]
While you’ve still got time on your side, check out this list of things to think about, so you can hopefully continue the party in retirement. Life in your 20s mightn’t seem too long ago. In fact, apart from a few extra frown lines that may have appeared over the years, you might feel as […]
Whatever your age, if you’re thinking of dabbling in investments like shares, managed funds or cryptocurrencies, here are a few things to steer clear of. You might be looking to invest your money in something (whether it be shares, manage funds or cryptocurrencies, such as bitcoin) for a variety of reasons. You may have money […]
Starting a family is an exciting time but it can also be an expensive one. Check out these nine financial tips from AMP to ensure you’re family-ready. Amid the excitement and anticipation, if you’re about to start a family or are thinking about doing so, it’s a good idea to get across the upfront and […]
You don’t want to arrive home with a spring in your step and a hole in your wallet. Here are some ways to budget for your holiday We’ve all had the feeling. You step off the plane from Bangkok still buzzing, images from your holiday flitting through your mind—the Parthenon, Big Ben, the Eiffel Tower. […]
There may be ways you could adjust your budget to help pay the bills As living costs continue to rise, many Australians are finding it tough to make ends meet. Here are five red flags that mean you may need to review your personal finances. 1. You find it hard to pay for emergencies The car […]
