If you’ve ever checked your bank balance at the end of the month and wondered “where did all my money go?” you’re not alone. 17 Saving Strategies That Actually WorkWatch this video on YouTube In fact, a 2016 survey revealed that nearly 60 per cent of the population doesn’t have enough money saved to handle…
The financial pressures faced by young people are a growing concern. In fact, according to the latest research results from Finder, the cost of living crisis is having a disproportionate impact on younger Australians. More than 4 in 5 in gen Z (85%) have had to reduce their spending due to the rising cost of…
A couple of years ago a guy made headlines because he was caught using a lowly flip phone. In a world of gold iPhones and palm-size phablets, it does seem a little odd that someone would still use such a low-tech device. But it was the identity of the person using the phone that got…
The dream of homeownership can drive people to do desperate things, including lying on their mortgage applications. In fact, according to Finder’s new research, thousands of Aussie homeowners have told a fib in order to secure their home loans. The survey revealed that out of 1,114 respondents – 310 of which have a mortgage –…
Millions of Aussie families are switching to public schooling to help save the budget, according to new research by Finder. According to Finder’s Parenting Report 2023, which surveyed 1,032 Australian parents of children under 12, 17% are contemplating moving their child from a private school to a public school to reduce their expenses. A further…
Did you know that Australians are blowing their budget in an effort to impress others? Well, according to Finder’s new research, 16% of Australians – equivalent to 3.2 million people – have spent more than they can afford to keep up with their inner circle. In fact, the respondents admitted to spending a whopping $1,246…
It seems that bad credit habits are returning as Australia’s total credit card debt has ticked up for the second month in a row, based on the latest data released by the RBA. In fact, the data shows the total credit card bill attracting interest charges increased by $419 million to $17.3 billion. This is…
How were your Christmas expenses? Did you stay on budget? Or did you splurge? Well, according to new research by Finder, a credit-funded Christmas has pushed millions of Aussies into debt. The survey of 1,086 respondents revealed almost half (49%) of Australians – equivalent to 9.8 million people – have racked up Christmas debt. The…
Many of us are drowning in “stuff”. To find space for all our possessions, we are paying off-site storage companies. Australians spend an average of A$163 per month on self-storage, one recent survey found. The number one item stored in these facilities is furniture. Other items we cannot fit in our houses include appliances and…
Let me tell you a little story. It’s the story of a consultant who had a scary idea. She wanted to publish a cookbook. She had no background in writing, publishing, cooking, blogging or anything related to that goal. In this tall tale, the consultant left her job to follow her dreams, as the…
