Month: August 2014
What do you need to do to get pre approved
What do you need to get pre-approved? Getting pre-approved can save you both time and money. It can be extremely beneficial to get pre-approved before you start house hunting. Many people fail to realise how useful it can be to have pre-approval when negotiating for a new home. Gaining pre-approval is a fairly straightforward process…
Read MoreWhat rich people do differently
What do rich people do differently? Many of us often wonder what the secret to getting rich is. How do I get rich? What do I need to do? Are you wondering what rich people do differently to poor people? Some research conducted in the US showed that they do a few things that poor…
Read MoreTop 10 mistakes of first home buyers
Top 10 Mistakes Homebuyers Make and how to avoid them! Buying a new home is a really exciting time but sadly, many of us rush out and start looking and can get caught up in the excitement of a new home without thinking rationally about this HUGE decision. Here are a few things you should…
Read MoreTips to save money
Blog: Tips to Save Money We here so often from people “I am so broke” or “ I never seem to have any money”. The reality of it is that they are commonly overspending or simply spending money unnecessarily. Here are some great tips to save a few dollars: 1. Hit the library and really…
Read MoreStruggling to pay your mortgage
If you are constantly checking your bank account leading up to the day your mortgage payment comes out or you have been late with a payment or even missed a payment then you understand the stress this causes. Your mortgage payment is different to other debt as it ultimately provides you and your family with…
Read MoreScary Facts
Scary Facts How much money do I need to retire? Naturally, what individuals need to live varies greatly according to their own standards and tastes but here are some general figures released in December 2013: To live comfortably, a person needs $42,000 per annum and a couple needs $58,000. In Australia, the aged pension is…
Read MoreReview of website get rich slowly
Review of website getrichslowly.org This month we are reviewing the website www.getrichslowly.org Whilst this is an American website it offers lots of sound advice and practical tips on all aspects of money. There is a comprehensive section called ‘Essential Money Skills’ and this covers a wide variety of topics from getting out of debt to…
Read MorePost election Oct 2013
Title: Post-election property focus So the federal election already seems like a distant memory. The Liberal Coalition is settling in to their position of running the country. In reality, most of us are concerned about how this change of guard will impact us personally and this typically means the things that we hold dear such…
Read MorePerth property price on the way up – Feb 2014
Perth property is on the way up 2014 is set to be a great year for the Perth property market. David Airey, the President of the Real Estate Institute of WA has even gone so far as to review his estimate on what the median price of a home will be in Perth. He had…
Read MoreMaking money selling on eBay
Selling things on eBay Christmas can really put the finances under pressure as we need to buy presents, attend lots of functions and host meals at our house. All this equals lots of spending and generally there is no more money coming in than at any other time of the year. As well as needing…
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