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Budgeting for success in 4 easy steps With all eyes on the Federal Budget and balancing the nation’s books, it’s a good time to review your personal balance sheet. If it’s not as healthy as you would like, perhaps it’s time to do a little budget repair of your own. Read more
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Going guarantor on a loan If you guarantee a loan for a family member or friend, you're known as the guarantor. You are responsible for paying back the entire loan if the borrower can't.

If a lender doesn't want to lend money to someone on their own, the lender can ask for a guarantee.

Before you agree to be a guarantor, think carefully about your own finances. Make sure you understand the loan contract and know the risks.

If you're feeling pressured or unsure about a financial decision, speak to a financial counsellor. It's free and confidential. Read more
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Your key priorities when winding down your mortgage Many of us make paying off our mortgage a priority. It’s the new Australian dream. But before making that last home loan repayment, use our checklist to make sure you’re prepared. Read more
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Sharing super a win-win for couples Australia’s superannuation system is based on individual accounts, with men and women treated equally. But that’s where equality ends. It’s a simple fact that women generally retire with much less super than men. Read more
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A great time to reassess your career The pandemic has ushered in broad-ranging societal change including fuelling a trend that has become known as ‘The Great Resignation’ or ‘The Big Quit’, where employees are reviewing what they value and are looking for in a job and in some cases, leaving in search of greener pastures. Read more