The average engagement fee for a real estate agent to sell a property is $15,000. The pros of using a real estate agent are: Reach more potential buyers. Get the best offer from interested parties. Industry knowledge and advice e.g., know what your house is worth and how to get the most out of the…
In the good times when there is a huge demand for a particular resource, it’s human nature to get the sense that demand is limitless. But economic principles and history show us that this is never the case. When demand is strong, we tend to ramp up production and everyone gets in on it. And then,…
The banknote, bill or ‘paper money’ is a piece of paper created by a licensed authority such as a bank and used for the exchange of goods and services. As a rule, national banknotes are legal tender. In other words, the court of the country has recognised the banknotes as payment. The first banknote was…
There are so many options for credit these days, it’s almost impossible for young people to stay out of debt. You are financially vulnerable between the age of 18 and 25 and credit companies take full advantage. Companies target young people with the aim of getting them into as much debt as quickly as…
Life is challenging enough without the extra burden of disaster and pandemics such as COVID-19 or bushfires. Here are some tips and resources to help you take control of your finances when your life is turned upside down. Watch out for scams – Unfortunately, when we are vulnerable, scammers and criminals see opportunity. Be particularly…
Income tax is money paid to the federal government based on the amount of money you earn in a financial year less the expenses your incurred to earn that money. This is called taxable income. Assessable income – allowable deductions = taxable income. The more you earn, the higher your tax rate. The Australian Tax…
Structured settlement contributions are payments an individual has received and contributed into their super fund. Structured settlement payment is a payment arising from a personal injury claim where two legally qualified medical practitioners have certified that it is unlikely the individual can ever be gainfully employed in a capacity for which they are reasonably qualified or trained.…
A decision we all must make. Do I buy a 20-year-old car for $5,000 or a new car for $25,000 with free servicing and a 7-year warranty? Do I go with a cheap do it yourself kitchen or spend the money and choose premium materials, finishes and workmanship? To help us decide it’s important to…
Your financial strategy should change as you age. Here is a general guidline for each stage of your life. Earn, growth Invest and save in your 20’s Your twenties should be focused on: earning money. investing in a long-term diversified growth portfolio. Earn, growth invest, leverage and reduce in your 30’s Your thirties should be…
Succeeding in business and becoming an Olympian have a lot more in common than you might think. Here are the traits needed to become an Olympian that will also help you succeed in business. Embrace failure. Olympians fail again and again but instead of giving up, they use failure to their advantage and learn from…
"You’d be stupid not to try to cut your tax bill and those that don’t are stupid in business"
- Bono: U2