It’s that time of the year when those of us with school-aged kids need to start getting organised for the start of the new school year. But with new books, uniforms and other items like lunch boxes and drink bottles to buy the costs can really pile up! Books & Stationery Audit last year’s supplies Before you spend a cent it’s always a good idea...

According to the Australian Psychological Society, money worries are one of the biggest causes of relationship break-ups and stress, so it pays to go into love and money matters with your eyes open.   Inevitably you will find yourself sharing expenses during your relationship. With a bit of forward planning, you can make sure you and your partner a...

Booking flights can be stressful and expensive, especially if you have left booking your holiday until the last minute. Ticket prices soar the later you book, not to mention the extra fees airlines like to tack on after you’ve sought out the best deal. So if you’re keen to get away this summer but you still haven’t booked your tickets, we’ve gather...

As our society becomes increasingly cashless, it is important for our kids to understand the concept of money in its different forms. By giving our kids a strong understanding of money, we can build good habits around budgeting, spending and saving money that can set them up for life. Here are a few ways you can approach this with your kids… At the...

Severe weather can strike at any time and preparation is key to limiting damage. As supporters of the good work done by the state emergency services, we want to guide you with keeping yourself and loved ones safe in the event of a storm - because what you do now can make a big difference when severe weather strikes. Check out our tips below. Before...

Fraudsters are becoming increasingly sophisticated, finding new ways to trick people into sharing their personal information. With new scams emerging every day and over $118 million lost to scams in Australia in 2019*, it is important to take steps to protect your personal information and accounts. Here we explain our top tips to avoid being scamme...

Whether you’re planning on buying a home or getting a new car, it’s likely that you’ll need to borrow money at some point in your life. So, to ensure you’re putting your best foot forward come application time, here are the top things you need to know about your credit report.   What is a credit report? Your credit report is a record of all your de...

Buying a home is probably one of the biggest investments you’ll ever make in your life and a debt that most want to pay off as quickly as possible. So, to help you achieve the mortgage-free dream, we’ve put together these four easy tips: Review your spendings Tracking your money on a regular basis is a great way to get an accurate picture of where...

Did you know that predicting the severity of a given bushfire season is challenging and many people fail to prepare for them? And when the threat becomes real, it can be too late and too emotional to make safe and critical decisions. No matter how small (remember embers can fly great distances to create new outbreaks), the best thing you can do is ...