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Independent Financial Adviser

Life Event: How much does a wedding cost?
Life Event: How much does a wedding cost? It’s the biggest day of your life to-date, and it’s been months or even years in the making.  Countless hours (or even days!) of planning, buying, meeting, choosing and celebrating, all lead up to that perfect day that is your wedding. Your wedding day can be as cheap or expensive as you want it to […]
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Steps to financially survive losing your job.
Steps to financially survive losing your job. Losing your job isn’t just about your career. It can have a far reaching effect on your bank balance, your health and your self esteem. There are so many considerations and thoughts that will be running through your head at this time. It is therefore imperative to compartmentalise each aspect and break down the future piece-by-piece. Your […]
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New study confirms what we all secretly knew, some of us are washing money down the drain.
New study confirms what we all secretly knew, some of us are washing money down the drain. A new study has revealed what most of us already suspected, but didn’t want to admit; if we made the effort of reviewing our interest rates, utilities providers and bank fees, we could save hundreds (perhaps thousands) of dollars per year. The report, conducted by the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) on behalf of Heritage […]
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Emergency money – how much and what should I do with it?
Emergency money – how much and what should I do with it? The hot water service blew up, the dog needed emergency surgery or you broke your wrist and can’t work for 8 weeks. These aren’t life changing financial emergencies, but they can certainly have an impact on your savings – or if you don’t have savings, create or add to your debt. How much should I […]
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Women & money – facts about unique financial challenges faced by women
Women & money – facts about unique financial challenges faced by women Sound familar? Visit the Moneysmart Women’s money toolkit for guidance on managing your money or contact Maddern Financial Advisers here to arrange a complimentary appointment with an independent financial adviser. Sources: 1. ASFA, Superannuation Statistics for 2011/2012 (May 2014) 2. ASIC’s MoneySmart Credit card debt clock (May 2015) 3. Council of Australian Governments (21 Oct 2013), […]
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