Savings Guide – Daily Saving Money Tips

Yesterday, we looked at your financial personality and today we look at understanding financial risk. The two are closely interrelated, and a good understanding of yourself will lead to far better comprehension of the role of financial risk in your investments.

Life changes are scary. They’re unpredictable, exciting and nerve-wracking. They can often also be great for your finances. Here are a couple of suggestions about life changes that could improve your financial stability.

Investing is a fascinating, albeit alien world. The more I study it, the more I want to have a stab and get involved. It’s suggested as a great way to inflation-proof your finances, is a solid long-term financial approach and probably taps into the slight thrill I get from low-level risk, instilled in me by a grandmother who played rummy like it was Olympics. So where should I start? Here’s what I’ve found about preparing for the first time foray.

Shoes? Credit card bill? Straight into the mattress? A thousand dollars can work for in a million different ways- here are some ideas about the best ways to invest a thousand buckaroos should you be lucky enough to come across it.

Everyone is a bit up and down at the moment. Here in Australia, we’re riding the wave of global economy incredibly well, so one can imagine that things are a bit tense OS. Fear of a stockmarket crash can make the thought of selling up shop and heading for the hills very tempting, but Forbes published an article this week on how volatility can work for you. Read on.

Many people ask us, how do you calculate capital gains tax on shares (CGT)? Here we show you how to easily work out the tax you will be liable for on your shares should be lucky enough to make a profit.