Sometimes the hardest conversations are the most important ones. Staying alert and talking about elder financial abuse isn’t easy, but it crucial to protecting the financial wellbeing of those who might be too vulnerable to protect themselves. Whether it’s a family member, a trusted friend, or even a stranger,...
Sometimes the hardest conversations are the most important ones. Staying alert and talking about elder financial abuse isn’t easy,...
Taking back control starts with understanding what financial abuse is and how it can impact your life. Financial abuse happens when someone limits your access to money or controls your financial decisions, often leaving you without independence. It’s a form of domestic and family violence that can affect anyone, regardless...
Taking back control starts with understanding what financial abuse is and how it can impact your life. Financial abuse happens...
Life doesn’t always go to plan. Illness, injury, or age-related changes can make it hard, or even impossible, to manage your finances or make important decisions. That’s why planning matters. Putting a Power of Attorney (POA) or Enduring Power of Attorney (EPOA) in place gives you peace of mind knowing...
Life doesn’t always go to plan. Illness, injury, or age-related changes can make it hard, or even impossible, to...
You’ve had the dream home in your head for years. Sure, the couch colour has changed a few times, the pool has got bigger, and you’re still teetering between kitchen styles but now the time has finally come and you’re ready to buy your very first home with a...
You’ve had the dream home in your head for years. Sure, the couch colour has changed a few times,...
Life happens and sometimes external factors can make organising your finances a bit daunting. However, regardless of the financial stage you are in, setting goals can be a great way to provide you with direction and purpose to help you stay focused and motivated. When set properly, they can...
Life happens and sometimes external factors can make organising your finances a bit daunting. However, regardless of the financial...
Finances can be quite overwhelming, especially in this ever-changing financial climate we currently find ourselves in. To make things easier, our team at SCCU compiled a list with 10 easy-to-follow steps you can take to help future-proof your finances. 1 – Budget like a boss and track your spending Life can...
Finances can be quite overwhelming, especially in this ever-changing financial climate we currently find ourselves in. To make things...
Designed to help provide tips to young people on making smart financial decisions to build a better future, ASIC has launched Get Moneysmart. ASIC notes that over 50% of the younger generations are looking for ways to make the most of their money through survey research conducted, recognising the need...
Designed to help provide tips to young people on making smart financial decisions to build a better future, ASIC...
Good financial habits seem like the remit of adulthood, but the habits we learn as children definitely inform our approach to money management later on. Here are ten lessons that we learned from Disney movies that still hold true for all of us: Little Mermaid – READ THE CONTRACT. And...
Good financial habits seem like the remit of adulthood, but the habits we learn as children definitely inform our...
Every January, we have a chance to reflect on the year and think about the future. What do we want to achieve in the next 12 months? Where to go on holiday? Could the house do with a lick of paint? However, 2020 was a bit different, fundamentally changing the...
Every January, we have a chance to reflect on the year and think about the future. What do we...
Earning interest on your money is one of the ways you can begin to grow wealth and have your savings working for you, whether you’re saving for something specific such as a holiday or a deposit on a house, or you’re just setting aside some ‘rainy day’ money. There are...
Earning interest on your money is one of the ways you can begin to grow wealth and have your...
If you’re knocking up a cubbyhouse for the kids, it’s not the worst thing in the world if you go over budget. An extra set of nails or timber won’t require you to tap into any additional savings. However, if you’re building a new home, those additional costs can amount...
If you’re knocking up a cubbyhouse for the kids, it’s not the worst thing in the world if you...
Whether you’ve been enticed by a refinancing option with a low interest rate or you just feel like sprucing up your house or investment property, your list of renovation options can begin to grow. It’s often a great idea to look at renovations that may add to the value of...
Whether you’ve been enticed by a refinancing option with a low interest rate or you just feel like sprucing...
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