FebuSave is the perfect time to make us all more accountable for our money. It’s a great motivator to get your budget for the year in order as well as help determine your financial goals for 2010.  

Personally, my initial goal for Febusave is work out where my money is going, prioritise what I spend and where I can cut back. (more…)

The beginning of the New Year is a great time to reflect on the last one, and 2009 was certainly an interesting year. The huge uncertainty about the global financial crisis (GFC) ensured that conversations about money were taking place. The GFC has dominated headlines and instilled fear and caution in many of us.  Subsequently, our goals have changed from growing wealth to preserving capital. (more…)

There are many questions to be answered before taking the plunge.  Antonia talks about how investing can be made easy with the ANZ Online Investment Account.

One of the great joys in life is travelling. For Australians it’s virtually a rite-of-passage. In my late teens I spent a year aboard and loved every moment of it.  Twenty years later I still experience a thrill every time (more…)

Antonia speaks about proactive money management and achieving your financial goals.

We know that the economic environment around us has changed, but that’s why it’s more important than ever to take control of your financial situation and start planning for the future. (more…)

Recently I was walking through Sydney’s CBD at lunchtime.  I’m not there that often so I found the vibrancy and congestion of the place quite intense.  It’s certainly a different world from the day-to-day of getting 4 kids ready for the school run!  I confess I felt out of place among all the impeccably dressed business men and women rushing around. Walking past the gorgeous shop window displays only fuelled the insecurity I felt about my own, let’s call it, “relaxed” appearance. (more…)

I’ve just been on holiday with my eldest daughter Lucia. It was just the two of us for a week, and the experience was lovely. In my household, four children means that one-on-one time can be a bit of a rarity. On the trip we had time for plenty of conversations. We discussed everything, from friends, family, school, current events, careers - and even money. (more…)