MY MONEY BLOG

The cost of pets: Can you afford your own fur baby?

We break down the numbers to help you with that important decision of whether or not to become a paw parent. 

Tips for first home buyers to be ready to buy in 2022.

Buying a home can be exciting and life changing. If you’re saving to buy your first home, this article has tips so you can purchase your first home with confidence.

The impact of rising interest rates.

For the first time in over 10 years, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has flagged that given the current and predicted economic conditions interest rates are going to rise. This article looks at how that may impact Aussie homeowners.

How to teach good money habits early in life.

To help children learn about managing money they need to see their parents make smart spending and saving choices. Communicating a clear message about money helps to instil good money habits fostering future financial wellbeing.

Mob Pod: Melinda Brown – Spirit Dreaming Australia.

Melinda Brown is a Ngunnawal woman and is the Director of Spirit Dreaming Education and Training Solutions and Australian Family Group Conferencing. She speaks with Lisa Gissing about what she loves most about being a business owner and the importance of cash flow.

Mob Pod: Trish Frail - Thulii Ngemba Cafe.

Trish Frail, owner and operator of Thulii Ngemba café in Brewarina in North West NSW has converted her backyard into a café that specialises in cooking everything with a native ingredient. She shares her business lessons learnt and the joy she has in being a business owner.

Helpful steps to buying your first home.

The Australian property market is in a transformative period with unprecedented demand, low stocks, and some of our lowest interest rates ever, making it even more challenging for women looking to buy their first home. Here’s some helpful tips to get you underway.

Financial wellbeing and your mental health.

Feeling financially confident and good mental health are interconnected.  In our latest blog, we share financial wellbeing steps to navigate towards better financial and mental health in uncertain times.

How to reduce financial stress associated with a cancer diagnosis.

Understand the cost of health care and treatment following the diagnosis of cancer. Learn where to find financial support.

Financial education and financial goal setting for athletes.

Managing personal finances as an athlete is as important as stretching before an event. Learn how to plan for the future with our financial education tips.

Making the most of higher super contribution caps and salary sacrificing.

Want to find out how to boost your superannuation savings? After July 1 the new pre-tax cap will be $27,500. Find out how to make the most of higher super contribution caps.

5 business improvement tips.

Business improvement is the process of measuring, changing, and evaluating your business functions. See our top 5 tips for enhancing your business here.

Building financial confidence in Indigenous communities.

As accredited Financial Wellbeing Champions with Westpac’s Davidson Institute, Darren and Leigh deliver financial education to Indigenous communities. Read why they joined the program and the impact the education is having locally.

Celebrating 10 years of helping people build financial confidence!

The Davidson Institute is excited to be celebrating its 10^th anniversary of helping Australians build their financial confidence and work towards a better financial future. 

IWD2021 #Choosetochallenge … financially.

This year's theme for International Women's Day is #Choosetochallenge. Our challenge for you from the Davidson Institute is to boost your financial confidence, Not only does this help improve your own financial wellbeing but it has potential benefits for the broader community too.

Valentine’s Day Gifts & Date Ideas: Creative (and Cheap) Things to Do with Your Loved One.

February 2021.

Valentine’s on a budget? We’ve got you covered. Money can’t buy love, so show you care in a different way. Check out our unique Valentine’s Day ideas in this article.

Cheers to new Indigenous entrepreneurs’ model.

November 2020

Sobah, the first non-alcoholic craft beer company in Australia, is tapping into what’s shaping up as one of the fastest growing beer sub-categories. Meeting strong demand for their products, however, has meant finding the funds to expand operations, a challenging prospect for the small, largely self-funded business. But Sobah recently secured a big win by becoming the first business to benefit from a newly formed partnership between First Australians Capital (FAC) and Westpac aimed at backing emerging Indigenous businesses.

Business trends and challenges for the 'new now' after coronavirus.

A ‘new now’ is upon us, and Australian businesses are facing a dynamic environment. Prepare for the future with our coronavirus predictions for businesses.

Helpful tips to avoid a ‘silly season’ financial hangover.

December 2020

The ‘silly season’, as it’s affectionately known, means different things for different people but it generally brings with it many costs that aren’t part of our everyday. This article shares some simple tips to help manage the extra costs to help you avoid starting the new year with a financial hangover.

Financial planning tips for a brighter Diwali.

November 2020

Diwali is the perfect time to prioritise you and your family’s financial wellbeing. Find tips to help you with financial planning, savings and investment here.  

Support for Carers: Improving Financial Wellbeing.

October 2020

Are you a carer looking for support for financial hardship? Learn about the support for carers that is currently available in Australia. 

Dementia Care: Understanding the Impact.

September 2020

Understand the impact of dementia care and the importance of being prepared to manage your money.

How to Budget and Save on a Low Income after JobKeeper.

As new JobKeeper changes take effect, it’s important to learn how to budget and save on a low income.