Online Learning Resources to Use While in Isolation
As many of us are keeping safe inside at the moment, a great way to distract yourself from the headlines is to focus on learning new things. Aside from books, eBooks, audiobooks and podcasts (which are fantastic resources…
How To Prepare For Financial Uncertainty
Across the globe, we’re currently facing high levels of financial uncertainty and as a young person who wasn’t working or investing during the last financial crisis back in 07/08, it’s a scary time. At the moment we…
The Importance of Building an Emergency Fund
Your car breaks down, you need to book a last-minute flight to see a sick family member, you get a medical bill that’s not covered by insurance, your pet gets sick, your fridge breaks down…
Your 10 Step Financial Health Checklist
A financial checklist is a clear and structured tool that can help you progress towards your financial goals. With fluctuating phases of motivation and surprise bills that pop up throughout the year, it’s easy to…
8 Apps That Will Save You Money While Travelling
While I was saving up for my overseas trip over the last year and a half, I had plenty of time to spend researching everything from destinations to food, trains to hostels. This led me…
Financially Planning an Epic Travel Adventure
When I graduated year 12 over four years ago now, I, like many other young Aussie had grand ideas about backpacking solo around Europe and finding myself. Needless to say, I never actually went, because…
Eight Simple Steps to Reach Your 2020 Money Goals
I like to keep things pretty simple which probably explains why one of my favourite money tips is that it’s not what you earn that counts but what you spend. It sounds simple enough but…
The Australian Neobank War is Heating Up
The neobank war in Australia is quickly heating up this year and media coverage is increasing rapidly. If you haven’t heard me ramble on about neobanks before on How To Money or The Australian Finance Podcast, let me…
Dealing With Bills in a More Effective Way
The average Australian has between six to eight bills to pay every month from utilities to mortgage/rent, water consumption, internet, mobile phone/landline, insurance, car payments and subscription services such as the gym or streaming services….
The Psychology Behind Saving a $1,000 in 30 Days
Last year, I embarked on a personal challenge to save or make $1,000 in 30 days (on top of my regular savings). This year, after having many close friends intrigued and interested, I put all my learnings…