MY MONEY BLOG
How current events might impact you and your money.
Cost-cutting
checklist.
With many incomes reduced due to COVID19, we've put together a handy cost-cutting checklist which may help to ease some of the strain on your finances.
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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.
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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.
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National Reconciliation Week.
With National Reconciliation Week between 27 May and 3 June, we speak to Michael Mieni, Suzi Hullick and Alinta McGuire from Westpac about their thoughts on the importance of this week and how everyone can play their part in taking action towards Reconciliation.
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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.
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Celebrating 10 years of helping people build financial confidence!
The Davidson Institute is excited to be celebrating its 10th anniversary of helping Australians build their financial confidence and work towards a better financial future.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Dementia Care: Understanding the Impact.
September 2020
Understand the impact of dementia care and the importance of being prepared to manage your money.
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