Did you make any New Year Resolutions last January? Did you break them? The more common resolutions are to lose weight, get fit, reduce debt, or save more money. People have been making New Year Resolutions since the time of ancient Rome. The Julian calendar (45BC) chose January 1 as the start of the New […]

Teaching children simple concepts about money is an important way to help them understand the value of money. It can also help them to discover the relationships between earning, spending and saving and can go a long way to setting them up for a successful financial future. Many adults may avoid talking to kids about […]

As people get older and look to change their living arrangements, they are faced with a myriad of options, often making it difficult to decide exactly what their next best step may be. Whether you’re looking at options for yourself or a family member, your ultimate aim is to make the choice that can give […]

Gearing is simply another term for borrowing to invest. While we may not enjoy being in debt, not all debt is bad. In fact, it can be a powerful tool used to build wealth and to enhance your investment performance. Many of us have borrowed at one time or another for our larger purchases, like […]