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Divorce and The Sexist Aftermath - Part 1 Expenses Sky Rocket divorce money sexism Jun 07, 2018

The Sexism by Family and Friends After Separation

 

Have you ever found yourself being questioned by family about your personal choices after separation or divorce? Criticised for not making the ‘right’ choices or being called selfish?

 

For anyone who has gone through a...

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2018 Federal Budget & End of Financial Year Strategies 2018 federal budget Jun 07, 2018

This is the 2018 Federal Budget and End of Financial Year Strategies Webinar with Dominique Bergel-Grant. 

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The 2018 Federal Budget I am happy to say, with a sigh of relief, is one with no significant changes to superannuation. Although there will be certain opportunities...

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Over 30? Get Your Head Out of The Super Sand superannuation Mar 05, 2018

If you are 30 today you have 35 years left in the workforce and need to save enough to fund at least 35 years in retirement. If you are older than 30 then the news gets worse… This is a confronting but true reality.

Why bother with your superannuation in your 30’s or even 40’s?...

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3 ways assertiveness can help reduce stress at work lifestyle work Feb 06, 2018

Many of us shy away from expressing ourselves openly at work. We may fear that we could come across as too aggressive, or we worry that we may overstep a boundary with our colleagues or boss.  Or we may be concerned about not being able to get across what we want to say in a clear and...

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Is it time to break up… or just financially break up with your partner? relationships & money Jan 09, 2018

It is time for Australian women to step up, take control of their financial future and consider financially breaking up with the men in their lives. Stereotypes about men and money need to be thrown out the window. The stark reality is that women need more money in retirement than men so it is...

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Is it time to financially detox? money knowledge Jan 02, 2018

So the new financial year has started, you have been no doubt tried to put your best foot forward and set ambitious goals, but it never takes too long for old habits to creep back in. Particularly when it comes to money matters. Overhauling your spending habits is harder to do today than...

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Working towards achievements and not the clock, could it work in your office? work Dec 09, 2017

Finding and keeping the best people to work for you is not always about money. Instead of paying people more money how about paying them in more free time?

In offices all over the country people are clocking in and out at the same time every day, but is this the most efficient way to do things?...

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How to make the most out of your holidays lifestyle Dec 03, 2017

Holidays bring forth both joy and stress. I know, it sounds like someone gives you free money, but then you have to pay them back later. You have to deal with extra work, even more expenses and even less money than a normal day. Having more than one holiday in a certain month is sure to give you...

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A family gap year. Is it possible? lifestyle work Nov 12, 2017

Written By One Of Our Clients

It all started with the realisation that we weren't quite so young anymore, seemed to have missed the homeowner's boat and that “catching up” would require most of our days spent apart and our daughter being cared for by someone else. Even then it was...

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Under-Insurance It Isn't Trendy insurance Nov 07, 2017

As Australians, we do know a growing trend when we see one.

Let's think about a recent trend we are all guilty of taking a part of; When It all of a sudden became “cool” to have a personal trainer or “cool” to be forever starting a new diet! Don’t get me wrong these...

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Who Wants To Work For Free Oct 12, 2017

Who wants to work for free?  At face value, pretty much everyone would probably say no.  Giving up your own time and not getting paid?  That won’t help with the gas bill in winter in the slightest.  However, volunteering brings many other kinds of benefits; admittedly if...

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Top Tips To Paying Off Your Mortgage Sooner Aug 17, 2017

1. Understand your budget!

The key to any level of financial success is to understand where and when you are spending your money.  Understand what costs are fixed and which ones are variable.

2. Set realistic targets

Set yourself set targets and ask your mortgage broker to give you a...

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