Posted in Smart Money Management
What are you going to spend your tax return on?
Posted by Mark Attard
on 20 April 2016
The tax season is a great time to focus on more than just your tax return. It is the perfect time to revisit how you make smart spending decisions and minmise your financial stress.
Take this poll to see how your finances stack up?
| Posted in:Smart Money ManagementReducing Tax |
Joint or separate bank accounts?
Posted by Chris Collard
on 7 April 2016
 "Joint or separate bank accounts?")
There are many ways to declare your commitment to someone, but does marriage really mean you should also join bank accounts?
You've said 'I do', dipped your toes in the turquoise waters of a tropical island somewhere, and now you're wondering if the smart money move is to join bank accounts with your newly-wed, right?
After all, you are planning to start a family soon.
But, before you call the bank, it's best to make sure you're both on the same financia...
| Posted in:Smart Money ManagementFirst Home Buyers |
3 things you ought to know about preparing for one wage
Posted by Chris Collard
on 7 April 2016
 "3 things you ought to know about preparing for one wage")
If affording to take time off work when your baby arrives is important to you, read on.
Your new bub may be a tiny tot, but she sure can cost you. Which is why taking these three steps before you move to one wage can make all the difference to your lifestyle as your family grows.
1. BUDGET FOR BABY
Like starting a family, moving to a budget can seem daunting to begin with, but once you get used to it, it will quickly become routine. Use FinancePath's Your Smart Money Tool...
Like starting a family, moving to a budget can seem daunting to begin with, but once you get used to it, it will quickly become routine. Use FinancePath's Your Smart Money Tool...
| Posted in:Smart Money ManagementFirst Home BuyersUpgrade My Home |
