Financial Planning

More about decision fatigue

Our recent article on decision fatigue was very well-received. So, this week we thought we would return to the theme and shed some more light on this very important element of good financial decision making. (OK: we admit it. It also lets us run another photo of an extremely cute baby, which should get lots of positive comments as well!)

Exhausted from all that’s happening? Here’s why.

If there is one thing most of us have in common at the moment, it is how tired we are all feeling. The Covid Shutdown has left many of us feeling quite worn out. A tired mind can make tired decisions, and so in our last article for the 2019/2020 year, we thought we would write about the best way to make good financial decisions.

Winter means the end of the financial year!

Next week marks the start of winter and also the last month of what has surely been the most bizarre financial year in history. June 30 is a deadline for a whole range of things, so in this article we want to remind you of some of them. As the weather has gotten colder, why not make yourself a nice warm drink and read on.

Let’s All Do Some Home Schooling!

This week we thought we would change tack a little. As we all continue in a version of lock down and with Easter now behind us, most schools have reverted to home learning. So, we thought we would provide a little lesson in basic financial management ourselves. If you or someone you know is home-schooling someone, you might like to use this as a lesson. If not, you can always enjoy the lesson for yourself.

Lending Money to Family and Friends

At some stage, most of us will be asked to lend money to family or friends. Usually, we are only too happy to help. After all, what are family and friends for if not to help each other out. That said, mixing money and relationships can be problematic. In this article, we discuss various ways to minimise the risk of the loan going wrong and a relationship suffering.

June 30. Why?

The financial year is about to end and it’s probably a bit late to do anything about it now. So, in this article, we give you a history of why Australia uses June 30 to mark the end of its financial year.

End of Financial Year Checklist

There are just a few more sleeps until the end of the financial year. Have you got your house in order? Our experience is that most people leave things to the last minute. But the last minute can still be useful if you use it to get things done. So, don’t despair. Read on.

Teaching Kids about Money

Australians’ median wealth is the highest in the world. So, a young Australian can look forward to having access to more material resources than their counterparts in every other country. If they can manage this money well, their life will be much easier.

What is Progressive tax?

You have probably heard the term progressive tax. Australia’s personal income tax system is a progressive one. But what does that mean, exactly?

Who is the Treasurer and why do we have them?

on Tuesday next week, the Federal Treasurer hands down the government’s annual budget. It is the Treasurer’s chance to shine. So, what role does a Treasurer play in Australia’s politics?