What Percentage Of Your Salary Do You Save?

Every once in awhile when I look at my bank account I find myself wondering the same question, “How much should I be saving every month?”. According to a few personal finance gurus (like Dave Ramsey and Scott Pape) a good target you should be aiming to save of your gross salary is around 15%. …

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How To Claim Work Related Travel Expenses As Tax Deductions

The financial year cycle for Australians starts from the 1st July in the previous year and ends on 30th June in the current year. When reporting to the government your financial activities you will be using transactions that were incurred during that period of time. Nobody likes to pay tax yet for some we don’t …

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Are Novated Leases Actually Worth Doing?

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It can be quite exciting on the cusp of a new car purchase, especially when there’s a slight financial advantage to doing so, but before you jump into signing on the dotted line, you might want to check an unbiased independent calculator first to determine whether the new novated lease arrangement will truly be worth it for you.

How Much Should You Budget For Groceries

If there’s one area within your budget that you can easily save a few dollars every week – it’s your groceries. It can be a very difficult to think outside the box when you want to change your eating habits. We’ve become highly accustomed to eat foods that we enjoy only because we were raised …

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Compare The Market Review: Home & Contents Insurance

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If you’re looking for an insurance aggregator that can scan a variety of home and contents insurers and present you with the best quote then start with Compare the Market’s home and contents insurance comparison website. Our Recent Experience Recently I looked around for quotes from insurance companies to see if I should renew with …

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