By: Georgia Free The cost of living is skyrocketing, so we asked around in the community for ways to save a few dollars. Here are YOUR best budgeting and money-saving tips (save this article for a rainy day!).FoodOnly buy what’s marked down in supermarkets. – SteveI’m a mum of 3,...
By: Michael CrooksBilled as the “next stage” of the Morrison Government’s proposal to save the pandemic-ravaged economy, the 2022-23 Budget came with gifts for all. “Tonight, as we gather, war rages in Europe,” Treasurer Josh Frydenberg said in his budget...
By: Michael CrooksGrowing up in Gunnedah, NSW, Vanessa Stoykov was taught you had to work hard for your money.“Now, it’s about working smart,” she said. “And that doesn’t mean you don’t have to work hard – it just means smart work is the work that you have...
By: McCrindleThe topic of financial health is one that many Australians put off for another day. So much so that the number one financial regret of Australians is not prioritising their financial health earlier in life.Most Australians do not have much saved up for a rainy day. More than half of...
By: Alex CookChoosing a financial adviser is a big decision. As you search for the best professional for your situation, make sure you also add faith background to the list of considerations.Why? Unlike other services and support you seek out, finances are incredibly personal and subjective. There...
By: Alex CookWith interest rates in Australia at record lows, it might be time to refinance your home loan.Refinancing is simply the process of paying out your existing loan with a new loan with a different lender (or even the same lender). The ultimate goal is to get a better deal.What are the...
By: Alex CookYour business name is an important part of building your brand. You want your company name to be the first thing people think of. In Australia, when people order a “Rum” drink with a soft drink, they don’t ask for a ‘Rum and Cola’, they ask for a...
By: Kim WilkinsonDebt relief charity Christians Against Poverty Australia urges senators to block proposed termination of safe lending laws.In a national open letter, organised by consumer advocacy group CHOICE, 125 organisations and 97 prominent Australians have rallied together against the...
By: Alex CookHave you heard of Aesop’s fable about the grasshopper and the ant? The grasshopper was hopping about, chirping and singing to its heart’s content one summer day when an ant passed by.It was carrying an ear of corn bigger than its size and it was on its way back to the...
By: Alex CookIf you’re in business, you want it to do well right? I love to see businesses grow, but better still I prefer to see them multiply!Multiplication is one of the greatest biblical concepts is the principle of multiplication. In business most people just focus on addition,...
Photo by Scott Graham on Unsplash.By: Alex CookHandy Hints to improve Cash FlowThere are many ways you can improve your cash flow. For this to work it needs to be as ‘automated’ and ‘systemised’ as possible. Furthermore key people in the organisation must ‘own’...
By: Alex Cook28 “Suppose one of you wants to build a tower. Won’t you first sit down and estimate the cost to see if you have enough money to complete it? 29 For if you lay the foundation and are not able to finish it, everyone who sees it will ridicule you, 30 saying, ‘This...