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The Consumer Action Law Centre is calling for help as they fight to highlight the often-predatory behaviours of various Debt Management companies who charge extreme fees for little to no aid – sometimes thousands up front for nothing more than ‘trying and failing’. These companies may offer services such as:Read More →

It can be shocking when you’ve been living and working in a country for years, hit a rough patch and only then find out that you’re not technically entitled to Newstart. Forget the rent – how are you supposed to buy food? Here’s a list of information and resources forRead More →

Stock photo – under CC0 license A recent study of over 1,500 people who had bought new cars within Australia in the last five years revealed that over 2/3rds of them experienced problems within the first five years. If you’re thinking of shelling out $15,000 to $50,000 for a brandRead More →

SUPERANNUATION What is Superannuation? It’s money put aside and saved whilst you work so that you can enjoy a regular income when you have retired. The money comes from contributions made into your super fund by your employer. You make investment choices in your managed fund that help grow yourRead More →

Budgeting may be boring but it is one of the most powerful ways you can take control of your life and eradicate your debt. You can find an excellent, safe & free budget planner here. But before you get started… 1: Be realistic. Don’t guestimate your costs and don’t excludeRead More →

1: Know What You Want: What is most important to you? Data? Minutes or texts? International Calls? Know exactly what you want and go after the deals that suit you. Try a comparison site like https://www.whistleout.com.au/MobilePhones/ and see just how much cheaper you could get what you already have –Read More →

Useful resources for families living with children with disability, chronic illness, mental health or life-threatening conditions. When your child has a disability, illness or life-threatening condition it can be difficult to know where to start, who to talk to and where to go for help and assistance. There has beenRead More →

You’ve probably already read this post  about whether Health Insurance is worth it for you. If not, check it out! Health Insurance is a personal decision that can depend on several factors including pre-existing conditions, children, your income and your budget. “But what about Extras?” I hear you fret. “Sure,Read More →

It’s everyone’s favourite/dreaded time of year, so here are a few tips to help it go smoothly.  1: Don’t forget to lodge. No, seriously. I can’t count how many of our clients sheepishly explain that they just sort of never got around to it for the past five years orRead More →

  NAIDOC Week is next week and the theme “Our Languages Matter”aims to emphasise and celebrate the unique and essential role that Indigenous languages play in cultural identity, linking people to their land and water and in the transmission of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, spirituality and rites, throughRead More →