Owning your own home is the ultimate Australian dream. Whilst we all want to achieve this, it is somewhat disheartening to see how property prices skyrocketing before our eyes as we chip away huge chunks of our pay to save for THE deposit. I have been there...
Debt is an almost unavoidable part of modern-day life. This isn’t necessarily a bad thing as long as your debts are kept at an appropriate level. In fact, when managed properly, debt can be used to your advantage especially if you have deductible debt. A...
Mention the terms ‘estate planning’, ‘will’ or ‘inheritance’ and thoughts of lengthy documents and complex legal terms often come to mind. But it’s not as complex as you might think. When you do begin planning your will, your financial planner should ask two key questions: ...
When you set the new month or new year resolutions to get fit and stay healthy, do you consider reviewing the fitness of your finance? Why not? After all getting fit and staying healthy can sometimes be a costly experiment. If you don’t have a...
Within your financial strategy, you may consider borrowing money so you can invest. Borrowing to invest, or gearing as it is otherwise known can be an effective way of growing your wealth. However, it’s not for everyone. If you are considering whether or not a...
Buying a property is possibly one of the biggest purchases you will ever make, and with an overwhelming amount of often conflicting information, it helps to understand how to make the right decision for your circumstances. Here is a list of 10 important factors to consider...
The HomeBuilder is a program initiated by the Federal Government to help stimulate the residential construction sector as it contends with the economic impacts of COVID-19. Eligibility Criteria To be eligible for Homebuilder, you need to be an owner-occupier who is building or renovating homes and meet...
Should you ask your parents for help for your first home? It is a common question we get asked, but there are a few things you need to think about. Watch as Chris Carlin, founder, financial planner and mortgage broker at Master Your Money Now explores...
Check out our latest chat between Danni and Chris as they discuss Is It Best To Rent Or Buy A Home? [embed]https://soundcloud.com/96threefm/danni-synot-chats-with-chris-carlin-about-5-tips-for-eofy[/embed] If you like this podcast, make sure you share it with your friends, family and work colleagues who can benefit from this audio as well. At...
Do you need a 20% deposit for your first home or not? Chris Carlin, founder, financial planner and mortgage broker at Master Your Money Now explores this topic in more detail. [embed]https://youtu.be/uIh-u8L0-Ig[/embed] If you like this video, make sure you share it with your friends, family and...