Checking in With Your 2020 Financial Goals
And just like that, we’ve entered a new financial year, a fantastic opportunity to review the goals we set earlier in 2020 and consider what needs to be adjusted. I’ve written a few pieces now…
Faces of Finance: Paridhi Jain from SkilledSmart
Through the lens of the media you often just see one side of finance, Wall Street traders and stock charts make up most of the images that grace your screens. At How To Money, we…
How Has COVID-19 Changed My Financial Mindset?
Something that COVID-19 has demonstrated to me, is just how uncertain the future is and the importance of being flexible. The current situation has also reinforced my goals to be financially secure, so I can…
Faces of Finance: Paul Benson from Guidance Financial Services
In this instalment of our Faces of Finance series, we interviewed Paul Benson, a financial planner at Guidance Financial Services.
10 Questions to Ask Before Buying Your First ETF
One of the common questions I get from new investors is how to buy an Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF), which is actually quite a straightforward process (and I’ve explored in further detail in previous articles). The…
A Guide to Buying Shares in Australia
If you want to buy and sell shares in Australia you’re going to need to sign up for a brokerage account (aka share trading account), and like most things, there are many different options to choose from.
Accessing Your Super During COVID-19
Before making any decisions, it’s important to understand what the impact of taking out $10k from your super in your 20s, will have on your retirement.
Investing in The World Around You
Maybe you catch an Uber to work while listening to Spotify and checking Instagram on your iPhone. Arriving at work, you open up Google and start researching your next holiday (at least the stats say…
Tips & Ideas For Teaching Your Kids About Money
Over the last few years talking and writing about personal finance, the recurring theme is that everyone wishes they learnt these skills in school. Now that’s a big issue in itself, however, if you’re looking…
I’ve Just Lost My Job — Now What?
It’s strange to be made redundant in your 20s, but unfortunately during this current situation, many young Aussies are in the same boat. Whether you just landed a graduate position or finally felt you’d settled…