Are you paying too much on your home loan?
8 minutes| Jun 01 2026
With high interest rates, many Australians pay more home loan interest than they need to. Here's how rates, repayments and offsets affect what it costs.
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Why getting advice ten years earlier was worth $137,000 at retirement
7 minutes| Jun 01 2026
See how starting super ten years earlier projected a $137,160 advantage at retirement — and why timing your contributions can matter as much as the amount.
Are you paying too much for insurance through your super?
9 minutes| Jun 01 2026
Insurance through super is paid from your super balance. Here's how default cover works, why it may not fit your life, and what a review looks at.
Binding death nominations and where your super really goes when you die
9 minutes| May 29 2026
A binding death nomination tells your super fund who receives your super when you die. How they work, who you can nominate, and the three-year trap to know.
Age pension: who qualifies, how much you can get, and what else comes with it
7 minutes| May 05 2026
Learn who qualifies for the Australian age pension, how much you could receive, how the income and assets tests work, and what additional benefits come with it.
How much life insurance do I actually need in Australia?
6 minutes| Apr 23 2026
Learn how to calculate the right amount of life insurance for your situation in Australia, including debts, income replacement, and why default super cover often isn't enough.
How do super investment options work and how do you choose the right one?
9 minutes| Apr 28 2026
Learn how superannuation investment options work, from growth to conservative, and how choosing the right one based on your age and timeline to retirement can significantly impact your final super balance.
How to start investing with $1,000 in Australia
6 minutes| May 05 2026
Wondering how to start investing with $1,000 in Australia? Here's how the main beginner options work, what to weigh up, and where many start.
Finding your inner financial zen
6 minutes| May 01 2024
Discover how personalised financial advice can help reduce money stress, pay off debt faster, boost your super, and protect your lifestyle with the right insurance.
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7 minutes| Apr 28 2026
Learn how to pay off debt faster using the avalanche and snowball methods, make extra repayments that save thousands in interest, and find the right balance between debt reduction and other financial goals.
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