Olivia Maragna
Brisbane Times
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Nine smart ways to use your tax refund
Many will rush to spend their refund on a holiday or enjoy a more relaxed budget for a few months but there are many other smart ways to spend your refund. → Read More
Eight tips to help start your new financial year with a bang
To help kickstart your finances, try these simple solutions. → Read More
How to prepare your children for the future financially
How do we raise children who understand the value of money and know how to get ahead? → Read More
How to find the right financial adviser for you
It’s the start of a New Year and many Australians resolve to get their finances in order with a hope to have a more successful year financially. → Read More
Five New Year’s resolutions to get your finances in fighting shape
Resolutions are about forward planning, and when it comes to money there is nothing more powerful than planning. → Read More
How to secure your finances during separation and divorce
As finances can be moved fairy quickly in this age of online banking, time is of the essence when protecting yourself during divorce. → Read More
Why choosing a financial adviser should be like buying a house
For many people, buying a house effectively takes all of their money as well as committing them to a hefty mortgage for the next 30 years or so. As a result, buyers rightly tend to conduct a great deal of research before choosing their ideal property. → Read More
How much do you need in retirement?
When it comes to the popular question, 'How much do I need to have saved for retirement?' there is generally a key assumption made when arriving at an answer. → Read More
Workers lose thousands from employers failing to pay superannuation
Non-payment of super is increasing in Australia, with at least 690,000 or 6.5 per cent of the workforce affected annually, according to ASFA. → Read More
New super starts July, this is how to avoid getting caught out
Delay looking at this now and it could cost you thousands after July 1. → Read More
Will the next generation lose your wealth?
The reality of building wealth is that you also "can't take it with you when you die". → Read More
Will the next generation lose your wealth?
The reality of building wealth is that you also "can't take it with you when you die". → Read More
The winners and losers of the federal budget
Older Australians, first home buyers and small business are the clear winners from the federal budget, but the list of losers is long. → Read More
$1 billion of lost investments up for grabs
Australians are losing track of their money and investments. → Read More
Surviving Cyclone Debbie and the floods: Eight money tips for victims
For many caught in the trail of Cyclone Debbie and its aftermath, the next few days, weeks and months can be difficult and confusing with a number of financial issues to address. → Read More
The traps of mixing business with pleasure
When you own your own business, finances can get pretty messy. → Read More
Women live longer, on less money than men
On average, women live longer than men, but have less superannuation. → Read More
This will hurt: How to dull the insurance hike pain
Health Insurance premium hikes will come into effect on 1 April 2017 with average premiums increasing by a total of more than 50 per cent since 2010. → Read More
What are the risks of going guarantor on a mortgage?
Saying no may result in some ill feeling in the short term, but you may find it to be the best course of action for all involved, particularly if they are borrowing more than they can handle. → Read More
What are the risks of going guarantor on a mortgage?
Saying no may result in some ill feeling in the short term, but you may find it to be the best course of action for all involved, particularly if they are borrowing more than they can handle. → Read More