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…
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 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…
Setting Your Financial Goals for 2020
By recording your dreams and goals on paper, you set in motion the process of becoming the person you most want to be. Put your future in good hands — your own. Mark Victor Hansen…
Reviewing Your 2018 Financial Goals
Set realistic goals, keep re-evaluating, and be consistent. ~Venus Williams If you’re like me and spent the month of July wondering where 2018 has gone, you’re not alone. As we enter the new financial year…
Intentional Saving and Intentional Spending
Intentional saving and spending is a combination of psychology and finance, or “behavioural finance”. It’s quite complex and hard, and if you do not save or budget you are not alone. Intentional saving –…