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How to Switch Off at Christmas and Recharge for the Year Ahead
As we get ready to wrap up another year, let’s tackle a common challenge many of us face during the festive season—learning how to switch off. In today’s hyper-connected world, finding true downtime can be tough, especially when work emails and social media follow us everywhere. But taking the time ...
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Give to Gain – Why taking control of your finances today can change tomorrow
Around International Women’s Day each year we hear a lot about equality, opportunity and empowerment. But there’s another area that deserves more attention – financial confidence. Over many years as a financial adviser, some of the most determined and inspiring clients I worked with were women in their 50s and ...
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Gen X: It’s time to rethink retirement!
If you're somewhere in your 40s or 50s, you're likely in that stage where the word retirement starts popping up more often — sometimes in conversations, sometimes as a quiet thought in the back of your mind. But here's what I want to challenge: the outdated idea that retirement is ...
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Micro-Retiring: A Midlife Reboot or a Risky Move?
Why taking time off before retirement could be the smartest thing you ever do. Retirement used to be a clearly defined point in life. You work hard, save hard, and hopefully retire around 65 – if you’re lucky and healthy. But times have changed. More of us are working longer, ...
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Retirement? I Still Have Kids at Home and Mum in Aged Care!
How to survive the sandwich generation squeeze – and still come out smiling. If you feel like you're being pulled in every direction, you’re not imagining it. The “sandwich generation” is very real – and it’s growing. You might be supporting adult children who are studying, job-hunting or saving for ...
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The Psychology of Spending: Why We Buy What We Don’t Need
Have you ever looked at your bank statement and thought, “Where did all my money go?” You’re not alone. In today’s fast-paced, tap-and-go world, spending has never been easier or more tempting. But here’s the thing. Most of our spending decisions aren’t based on logic. They’re emotional. And once we ...
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Top 5 Money Skills Every Teen Needs Before They Start Earning
There’s a lot we try to prepare our kids for in life, but often the one thing that truly impacts their wellbeing long term is their relationship with money. As a parent, you might be the only one giving them this education. And trust me, a few simple lessons can ...
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The 5-Minute Reset: Small Daily Habits for Big Mental Wins
How micro-habits can boost your wellbeing and focus without flipping your life upside down. Let’s face it. Modern life is full on. Between work, family, money stress and that never-ending to-do list, it’s easy to feel like you’re constantly running on empty. But here’s some good news: improving your mental ...
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Money and Meaning: Aligning Your Finances With What Matters Most
Let’s be honest - most of us didn’t grow up learning about money in a meaningful way. Sure, we were told to save, maybe not rack up too much credit card debt, and to work hard. But when it comes to making financial decisions that truly reflect who we are ...
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Why Doing Nothing is Sometimes the Best Strategy
It’s no surprise that people are getting a bit nervous with all the noise around Donald Trump’s tariff threats and what it’s doing to the share market. I've had a few calls this week from people worried about what it means for their superannuation and their shares. Here’s the thing ...
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Get Your Ducks in a Row (And Your Finances Too!)
Have you ever used the phrase “get your ducks in a row”? Maybe you've said it before a big project or when life feels a little chaotic—but have you ever stopped to wonder where it actually comes from? Some reckon the saying goes back to the 18th century and was ...
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