First Home Buyer Firsts: Government Grants

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,...

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10 Things You Can Do to Future-Proof Your Finances

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...

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Introducing ASIC’s
‘Get Moneysmart’

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...

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Disney Life Lessons

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...

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Your home in 2021 — love, list or buy?

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...

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How can I earn interest on my money?

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...

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Avoiding Building Budget Blowout

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...

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Which renovations add value and liveability to your home?

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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Tips for reducing your energy costs at home

Energy bills can often be a little bit of a surprise, particularly as many of us are increasingly working from home. Depending on your usage over the past month or quarter, the cost owing can often vary from bill to bill. There are a couple of quick and easy steps...

Energy bills can often be a little bit of a surprise, particularly as many of us are increasingly working...

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The five things every first home buyer Googles

When you’re looking to break into the property market as a first home owner, there’s plenty to wrap your head around. It’s absolutely understandable that you’ll head over to Google to start your desk research on how to go about buying your first home. We answer five of the most...

When you’re looking to break into the property market as a first home owner, there’s plenty to wrap your...

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