Planning your 2021 finances? Don’t forget the people and communities who need us
Andrew Dunbar
Dec 17, 2020
COVID-19 has been challenging for many on the financial front, and our charities were not exempt. In fact, recent research has shown that 14% of Australian charities may be unviable…
Why you should warn your loved ones away from ‘buy now, pay later’ services
Andrew Dunbar
Nov 25, 2020
It seems ‘buy now, pay later’ services are cropping up everywhere. Today, you can use these services for everything from retail purchases, like clothing or furniture, to dental care and…
How to get started with your post-COVID financial plan
Andrew Dunbar
Oct 20, 2020
Financial downturns, like the one caused by COVID-19, are often touted as “once-in-a-generation” events. But the reality is that they can and likely will happen multiple times during your lifetime,…
How to better manage your debt
Andrew Dunbar
Sep 23, 2020
The average Australian household holds $183,900 of debt, the second highest household debt-level in the world. As we continue to face the economic impacts of COVID-19 and experience our first…
Why you shouldn’t take financial advice from friends, family or the internet
Andrew Dunbar
Sep 15, 2020
Whether it’s a family member, a colleague or a stranger on a Facebook group, ask for advice today and there are usually many people willing to give it. While it’s…
6 things to consider when buying a car
Andrew Dunbar
Sep 01, 2020
While we all know that buying a car is not a good investment, for most of us, it’s a necessary expense. We are constantly asked about the financial aspects of…
Making the most of your money in a low interest rate environment
Andrew Dunbar
Aug 13, 2020
Depending on your current life stage and financial goals, today’s low interest rates may be advantageous, but for those who are more reliant on cash, such as retirees, it can…
Has COVID driven us to being a cashless society?
Andrew Dunbar
Aug 04, 2020
Since the introduction of EFTPOS in the 1980’s, we have been slowly moving towards a cashless society, and there is no denying that COVID-19 has accelerated this process. At the…
Is now the perfect time for a sea or tree change?
Andrew Dunbar
Jul 22, 2020
As more businesses commit to continuing work-from-home arrangements, we are seeing many people considering a sea or tree change. Once a lifestyle limited to retirees or those with regional job…
Helping your adult children and grandchildren with the financial impact of COVID-19
Andrew Dunbar
Jul 09, 2020
Many parents across Australia relish the opportunity to help their adult children and spend more time with the grandkids by providing childcare, but during COVID-19, much of this came to…
How to prepare your finances now for life after COVID-19
Andrew Dunbar
Jun 25, 2020
As restrictions start to lift and life begins to look a little more like it used to, it’s important to be prepared for changing financial goals and challenges. Many of…
