How the bank can protect my money.
There are a number of ways the bank can help you to protect and keep your money safe. How does the bank really know that they are dealing with you? What can you do to also help protect your money. Here are a couple of handy hints.
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A quick guide to effective financial governance.
This guide helps to understand basic governance requirements of a not for profit organisation.
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Why do I need superannuation?
Superannuation is simply long-term savings for your retirement but as such could be the most important investment in your lifetime. View our jargon buster video to learn more about superannuation and making the most of it.
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How does compound interest work?
Discover how compound interest works and how it can help you grow your wealth over time. Watch the jargon buster video for more information.
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What is Lender's Mortgage Insurance?
Using Lenders’ Mortgage Insurance is one way to reduce the amount of deposit you need to save to buy a home. Watch the jargon buster video to find out more about how it can help you get into a new home sooner.
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Bankruptcy. What does it mean?
Bankruptcy is another term for personal insolvency ie you’re unable to pay your debts. Find out more in our Financial Jargon Buster video on Bankruptcy.
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What is taxable income?
The amount of income tax you’re required to pay is based on your Taxable Income. Find out more about how your Taxable Income is calculated by watching this financial jargon busting video.
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Why is my credit score important?
Your credit score is vitally important when you want to borrow money. Watch this jargon buster video to find out what it is and how to keep yours healthy.
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Cash flow is the lifeblood of your business.
Cash flow is the life blood of any business and keeping it flowing efficiently is important to making the business sustainable and profitable.
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13 tips for effective stock management.
With much of their working capital tied up in stock, it is essential that businesses manage that stock efficiently to support their cash flow.
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Improving cash flow through better debtor management.
Effective debtor collection is a key component of improving your cash flow and potentially your bottom line too.
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Good spending habits.
Good spending habits can help you build new opportunities for you and your family. This short video explores some hints and tips for developing good spending habits.
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My money plan.
By looking at the money coming into your bank account and how you spend that money you can start to build your own money plan, or budget, for the future. This short video explains how.
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Ready for business?
A robust business plan and sufficient funding help to form a solid foundation when starting a business.
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7 innovation essentials for community organisations.
Not for profit organisations can benefit greatly from taking an innovative approach to facing the many challenges present in today’s society.
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Small business start-up costs.
There are many costs involved with starting and running a business. Don’t be among the many new owners who underestimate just how much money they’ll need.
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What is Lender's Mortgage Insurance?
Using Lenders’ Mortgage Insurance is one way to reduce the amount of deposit you need to save to buy a home. Watch the jargon buster video to find out more about how it can help you get into a new home sooner.
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5 good governance essentials for not for profit organisations.
Governance is critical for community organisations, to focus on the activities that contribute most to their mission, use their resources effectively and ensure they are managed in the best interests of stakeholder groups.
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Why do I need superannuation?
Superannuation is simply long-term savings for your retirement but as such could be the most important investment in your lifetime. View our jargon buster video to learn more about superannuation and making the most of it.
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How does compound interest work?
Discover how compound interest works and how it can help you grow your wealth over time. Watch the jargon buster video for more information.
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Managing your super.
Superannuation will be one of our most important assets when it comes time to retire. Why then do we not pay it more attention now to work towards a better financial future? View our 'Managing your super' video to learn 5 simple things you should know about your super.
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Buying your first home.
Are you in the market for your first home? Not sure where to start or what information to look for? Watch our 'Buying your first home' video and learn what steps you need to take to help buy your dream home.
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Planning for your financial future.
Many people have a very clear vision of how they want their life to play out from a personal perspective and a career perspective. This 'Planning for your financial future' video takes a high level, long term view of a financial plan that can help you to achieve your life goals.
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Money Diary.
Understanding where your money goes can help you take control and create opportunities for you and your family. A money diary may be useful to help identify how you're using your money.
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Budgeting.
A budget is an empowering financial tool that can help you take control of your money and financial future. But how can you create a budget that truly works for you?
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Budget Planner.
An essential part of any financial plan is a budget. The Budget Planner is a 1-page step-by-step guide to help develop an effective budget to help you achieve your financial goals.
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Managing Money guide.
There are many reasons finances can get off track but it’s important to take steps to get back on track as soon as possible. Our Managing Money guide is a step by step aid to help you get your finances back under control.
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Borrowing money.
Borrowing money can enhance your lifestyle or increase your investment opportunities. Using credit wisely can help us to get ahead however if not managed well it can have a negative impact on your financial future.
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Teaching kids about money.
Managing money is a fundamental life skill so it makes sense to start teaching that skill from a young age.
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Planning for your financial future.
Many people have a very clear vision of how they want their life to play out from a personal perspective and a career perspective. Often, however, they don’t take the next step and look at the finances to support that vision.
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My money plan.
A budget is an empowering financial tool to help you take control of your money and financial future. But how do you create a budget that truly works for you?
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Good money management booklet.
Ruby Connection and the Davidson Institute have partnered to develop the Good Money Management booklet. In this booklet, we’ll show you how to track your expenses, save and budget, and set yourself up for a stronger financial future. It also provides some great information on getting paid, superannuation, and tips for protecting your financial future.
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Be credit healthy.
Borrowing is just one tool that we can use to get the things we want. But when is the right time to borrow? And how do we ensure we are not ‘borrowing ourselves into trouble’?
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A guide to regaining your financial independence.
Many of us find managing our finances difficult at the best of times, but these challenges are often amplified if you’ve experienced domestic and family violence, including financial abuse. This is module 2 from a series of 3 guides to help you navigate through this difficult time.
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A guide to protecting yourself from financial abuse.
Many of us find managing our finances difficult at the best of times, but these challenges are often amplified if you’ve experienced domestic and family violence, including financial abuse. This is module 1 from a series of 3 guides to help you navigate through this difficult time.
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A guide to rebuilding your financial future.
Many of us find managing our finances difficult at the best of times, but these challenges are often amplified if you’ve experienced domestic and family violence, including financial abuse. This is module 3 from a series of 3 guides to help you navigate through this difficult time.
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Guide for Community Financial Officers.
The Guide for Community Financial Officers is designed to help Financial Officers of community organisations, of all shapes and sizes, to take on the role with greater knowledge and confidence and to help Board Members to understand what is required of a Financial Officer.
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7 financial tips for NFP's - video.
Do you run or are involved with a Not-For-Profit organisation? Watch this video to discover 7 tips to become more financially and business savvy when it comes to your NFP.
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Transferring money overseas.
There are many reasons why, once you have arrived in Australia that you may need to transfer money overseas. There are a numbers of different ways you can do that.
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Superannuation in Australia.
Australia has a retirement savings scheme known as superannuation. If you are working in Australia then you will be required to participate. This video briefly explains what superannuation is and how you can make the most of these long term savings.
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Financial first steps in Australia.
This ‘Financial first steps in Australia’ guide aims to help you understand more about the financial system in Australia and how to manage your money in your new home.
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Understanding financial statements.
Financial statements contain a wealth of information that savvy business owners can use to improve their business performance. Our 'Understanding Financial Statements' video helps unlock this information so you can better understand the numbers in your business.
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Risk Management Part 1: Director's Duties.
Knowing your duties as a director are essential in running any organisation. If you get it wrong, you could be liable for civil and / or criminal penalties. This 20 minute video looks at Directors' Duties under the various acts and regulators.
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Risk Management Part 2: Conflicts of interest.
Understanding and recognising a conflict of interest are important steps towards managing the integrity and sustainability of an organisation. This video looks at what a conflict of interest is and practical steps an individual can take to avoid conflicts of interest within an organisation.
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Managing cash flow.
Want to learn to make the most of your cash flow? Or how to find cash that’s hidden in your business? Then view our 'Managing cash flow' video where you’ll learn simple ways to monitor and improve your cash flow.
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