Money has meaning beyond the numbers on a page or notes in your wallet. As it is strongly linked to our sense of security and self-worth, a lack of communication and compromise about money can be one of the main causes of relationship problems and breakdowns. If you and your partner argue about money, you’re…
...but you do need to invest to be wealthy. If you think you have to be wealthy to invest in property you might be mistaken! In fact the skills and experience you’ve gained managing a budget on a lower income could make you a better property investor than some big spending high income earners. We…
Is your credit card debt spiralling out of control? Are you struggling to cope with multiple credit card repayments? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. According to research, around 70% of Australians have credit cards, that’s more than 16 million credit cards throughout the country, as of January 2017. The average credit card debt is around…
Most of us have heard the saying 'Location, location, location', but have we thought about what It actually means? Is It the only factor when considering buying an investment property? Location, location, location There is no doubt that location is one of the most important factors in determining a good investment property. It influences your…
Dreaming of a better house for your family but can’t face the prospect of moving. You are not alone. The main reasons that people stay put are: The financial costs of selling – e.g. agent fees, stamp duty etc. The hassle of moving. Not getting the right price due to market conditions. So don’t move……
Why people DO it Around 20% of Australians invest in property for: Potential capital growth Rental income Tax benefits They tend to consider property one of the more solid, less volatile forms of investment because you can actually touch bricks and mortar. They like the feeling of getting ahead financially. They don't want to be…
Travis Meyer (Finance Executive) & Warren Dworcan (Managing Director), briefly discuss Travis joining Finance Detective.
Do you find yourself thinking... Gee 50 came around so fast. We’re worried that we’re not doing enough planning for our retirement. Will we end up on the pension? Can we live the lifestyle we want on the pension? Will our superannuation be swallowed up paying off the balance of our mortgage when we retire?…
The Australian Retail Association predicts Australians will spend $48.1 billion in retail stores this Christmas. If trends are correct, this is a 2.3% increase on last year. We all want to spoil our loved ones and show them how much we care, but it’s important to remember that once the holiday season is over, it’s…
Travelling overseas in the next 6 months? Everyone wants to get value for money when travelling overseas, because let’s face it, overseas trips don’t come around that often. To help you holiday like royalty for less, we at Finance Detective have taken a closer look at the Aussie dollar to discover where you will get…
