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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Investing.

Want to invest but unsure where or how to start? Investing is one way to create wealth and achieve your financial goals but for many new investors it can be a daunting prospect. Our ‘Investing’ video will walk you through investment strategy, the many investment options available, and how to choose the right one for you.

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.

Managing your home loan to get ahead.

There is a perception that a home is a place we live in, and an investment property is something that we make money from. But your home is not just your castle, have you thought about how to leverage it to finance things such as investments, education and more?

Our video 'Managing your home loan to get ahead' will focus on how you can use your home to grow your wealth and ways to help you achieve your financial goals.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.