10 effective financial goal-setting tips for the New Year

02 Jan 2024

As we launch into the New Year, now is the time to start thinking about setting new financial goals. Before you get too overwhelmed and resort to researching goal setting templates, allow us to help you out. Keep these tips in mind when you start setting goals and you might just find you no longer need those templates.

How to conduct an end of year review of your personal finances

26 Dec 2023

As the year draws to a close, you may find yourself reflecting on the year and what you have achieved. This is also a great time to revisit your personal finances to check in on the goals you set at the beginning of the year and review how you managed your expenses over the year. To help you get started with your end of year personal financial review, we have prepared a few areas of your finances you may like to revisit.

7 ways to avoid impulse buying this festive season

13 Dec 2023

Throughout the festive season, it’s no secret that we all spend a bit more money than we should. You might even be someone who’s fighting the temptation to make impulse purchases, throwing your Christmas budget even further out the door. We’re here to tell you that doesn’t have to be the case, it is possible to do your Christmas shopping without impulse buying. Here are a few tips to try to help you avoid impulse buying this festive season.

10 easy ways to save money for Christmas

21 Nov 2023

With the festive season right around the corner, it’s time to start your Christmas shopping. You might be thinking about how much the festive season tends to drain your bank account, but we’re here to tell you it doesn’t have to be that way this year. It is possible to save for Christmas, it just takes a creative mind and some planning. Give these tips a go to help you start saving for Christmas!

Stay on top of your bills: 6 strategies for effective expense management

15 Nov 2023

Managing bills is one of those things no one wants to do but we all have to do, no matter how long it can take. If you’re finding paying your bills takes up more of your time than you’d like and you need a better overview of your expenses, there are a few strategies that could help. Try these strategies for effective expense management and it could just be the helping hand you need to stay on top of your bills.

Saving for a big purchase: Effective strategies to try

06 Nov 2023

Preparing to make a big purchase can be both an exciting and daunting experience. You may be wondering about saving for your big purchase and how to budget for something like a new car or new house (for example). There are a few strategies to try that could help you save for your big expense and ensure you’re equipped to handle any ongoing maintenance or expenses associated with your big purchase.