Buy Now; Pay Later; Manage Carefully

Buy Now; Pay Later; Manage Carefully

Before heading off on an overseas holiday, Sam decided to buy an expensive new camera to document his travels. The camera store offered a ‘buy now, pay later’ option, and attracted by the ‘no interest’ promise of the credit provider, Sam signed up. All was well to...
Balancing Life, Work and Money

Balancing Life, Work and Money

Work-life balance. It’s something everyone seeks but achieving it can seem an impossible task. Not only does the ideal balance vary from person to person, it can change frequently throughout life. If your wheel of life has developed a wobble, it might be time to do...
Four financial resolutions to kick start the new year

Four financial resolutions to kick start the new year

The dawn of a new year sees many people setting new year’s resolutions such as losing some weight or giving up smoking. Similarly, the beginning of a new year is the ideal time for setting financial goals, and here are four practical ways you can kick your year off to...
A good financial planner is your best asset

A good financial planner is your best asset

Financial planning is about establishing a long-term strategy to secure your financial future with the lifestyle and living standards you desire, regardless of your starting point. ‘Value’ often goes beyond dollars and cents. It can be the peace of mind and security...