Are you truly well in your relationship, or just alive? 

"The quote by Marcus Valerius, 'Life is not merely to be alive but to be well,' resonates deeply when it comes to the decision to separate and divorce. In my conversations with clients, the core question often is: Should...

So a new year has started, you have been no doubt tried to put your best foot forward and set ambitious goals, but it never takes too long for old habits to creep back in. Particularly when it comes to money matters. Overhauling your spending habits is harder to do today than ever before...

The Sexism by Family and Friends After Separation

Have you ever found yourself being questioned by family about your personal choices after separation or divorce? Criticised for not making the ‘right’ choices or being called selfish?

For anyone who has gone through a...

If you are 30 today you have 35 years left in the workforce and need to save enough to fund at least 35 years in retirement. If you are older than 30 then the news gets worse… This is a confronting but true reality.

Why bother with your superannuation in your 30’s or even 40’s?...

Many of us shy away from expressing ourselves openly at work. We may fear that we could come across as too aggressive, or we worry that we may overstep a boundary with our colleagues or boss.  Or we may be concerned about not being able to get across what we want to say in a clear and...

It is time for Australian women to step up, take control of their financial future and consider financially breaking up with the men in their lives. Stereotypes about men and money need to be thrown out the window. The stark reality is that women need more money in retirement than men so it is...

Finding and keeping the best people to work for you is not always about money. Instead of paying people more money how about paying them in more free time?

In offices all over the country people are clocking in and out at the same time every day, but is this the most efficient way to do things?...

Holidays bring forth both joy and stress. I know, it sounds like someone gives you free money, but then you have to pay them back later. You have to deal with extra work, even more expenses and even less money than a normal day. Having more than one holiday in a certain month is sure to give you...

As Australians, we do know a growing trend when we see one.

Let's think about a recent trend we are all guilty of taking a part of; When It all of a sudden became “cool” to have a personal trainer or “cool” to be forever starting a new diet! Don’t get me wrong these...

Who wants to work for free?  At face value, pretty much everyone would probably say no.  Giving up your own time and not getting paid?  That won’t help with the gas bill in winter in the slightest.  However, volunteering brings many other kinds of benefits; admittedly if...

1. Understand your budget!

The key to any level of financial success is to understand where and when you are spending your money.  Understand what costs are fixed and which ones are variable.

2. Set realistic targets

Set yourself set targets and ask your mortgage broker to give you a...

With the property market still driving forward, I thought it was time to share the lessons learned from an auction I witnessed a few years ago now. It was, without doubt, a lesson in relationships, money and what happens when you fail to stick to your auction limit.

The auction starts the...