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How do you know if credit cards or Afterpay are good for your finances?

March 19, 2019 | Tristan Harrison

Are credit cards and Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT) good for your finances?

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Why it's important to get your finances right before investing

March 18, 2019 | Tristan Harrison

Here’s why you need to get your finances right before investing.

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How to get a pay rise at work

March 18, 2019 | Tristan Harrison

Here are 3 ways to get a pay rise at work.

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Choosing a savings account that's right for you

March 16, 2019 | Ken Hall

Between the banks, building societies and credit unions it's difficult to know where to start in the search for the…

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How an emergency fund can help you invest better

March 15, 2019 | Tristan Harrison

Having an emergency fund can help you invest better.

Personal Finance

3 ways to boost your bank balance

March 14, 2019 | Tristan Harrison

Here are three ways to boost your bank balance.

Personal Finance

Do you get a retail discount when you DON'T pay with Afterpay?

March 13, 2019 | Tristan Harrison

Is it time to ask for a discount if you don’t use Afterpay to pay for items?

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Stocks or Property: Crunching the numbers on home ownership

March 13, 2019 | Ken Hall

Owning your own home has been a traditional rite of passage for generations of Australians, but is it really all…

Credit Cards

When does it make sense to have a credit card?

March 12, 2019 | Tristan Harrison

There are a few reasons you could arguably have a credit card.

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Is a credit card a good replacement for an emergency fund?

March 11, 2019 | Tristan Harrison

Is a credit card a good replacement for an emergency fund?

Credit Cards

How credit card 'churning' could level up your finances

March 11, 2019 | Ken Hall

Just the mention of a credit card is enough to send many Australians fleeing – but could you be missing…

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3 actionable steps to improve your finances

March 10, 2019 | Tristan Harrison

Doing these 3 things will really improve your finances.

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How to create a yearly income of $100,000 in dividends

March 9, 2019 | Tristan Harrison

It’s not too hard to create $100,000 of income from dividends.

Personal Finance

Are you saving more money than the average Australian?

March 8, 2019 | Tristan Harrison

Do you know how you good you are at saving compared to the average Australian?

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This 1 factor will be key to deciding your future wealth

March 7, 2019 | Tristan Harrison

One of the key things to deciding your wealth is the following factor…

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What is Zip and should you be using it?

March 7, 2019 | Ken Hall

ZipCo Ltd (ASX: Z1P) is the second largest “buy now, pay later” (BNPL) provider in Australia, and whilst still lagging…

Personal Finance

Is Afterpay the key to unlocking your personal finance potential?

March 6, 2019 | Ken Hall

Within the rise of “buy now, pay later” (BNPL) services in Australia, there is one provider that has seen a…

Personal Finance

How ASX banks like CBA can help you save money

March 5, 2019 | Tristan Harrison

Here’s how ASX banks like Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) can help you save money.

Personal Finance

What is "buy now, pay later" and how can I use it?

March 5, 2019 | Ken Hall

As the number of "buy now, pay later" services continues to rise, let's take a look at what's out there…

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4 simple steps to become a millionaire with ASX shares

February 23, 2019 | Tristan Harrison

You could become a millionaire in 4 simple steps with ASX shares.

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Watch out for this credit card interest trap

February 21, 2019 | Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Be careful of interest charged on ‘cash advances’ -- even if you’re not withdrawing cash!

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February 15, 2019 | Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

ASIC isn't fond of financial companies offering guarantees. But this is one I think they'll like...

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The credit card Qantas says you can't have

February 14, 2019 | Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Qantas has unveiled a new credit card. But more than 97% of us can't have it...

Credit Cards

How to know if you have the right credit card

February 12, 2019 | Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

There are thousands of credit cards to choose from. Here's how to make sure you're on the right track...

Personal Finance

Should you use Afterpay?

February 11, 2019 | Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

The pros and cons of Afterpay, and its 'buy now, pay later' brethren...

Personal Finance

How to retire early (FIRE) with ASX shares

February 9, 2019 | Tristan Harrison

Here’s how to retire early (FIRE) with ASX shares.

Personal Finance

Here's how to make a $1 million portfolio by investing $1,000 a month

February 2, 2019 | Tristan Harrison

It’s possible to make a $1 million portfolio by investing $1,000 a month.

Personal Finance

Here's how to create a yearly income of $100,000 in dividends

January 19, 2019 | Tristan Harrison

This is how you could create a yearly income of $100,000 in dividends.

Personal Finance

How to retire at 40 with ASX shares

January 5, 2019 | Tristan Harrison

If you set your mind and money to it, I think it’s possible to retire at 40.

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Want a risk-free, tax-free return? (No, seriously)

December 31, 2018 | Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Motley Fool Australia's Chief Investment Officer, Scott Phillips, explains how to get one back on the banks this new year…

Retirement

How to retire early with ASX ETFs

December 28, 2018 | Tristan Harrison

Want to retire early with ASX ETFs?

Personal Finance

Become a millionaire in 4 simple steps with ASX shares

December 27, 2018 | Tristan Harrison

You could become a millionaire in 4 simple steps with ASX shares.

Personal Finance

3 simple steps to become rich with ASX shares

December 8, 2018 | Tristan Harrison

Follow these 3 simple steps to become rich with ASX shares.

Personal Finance

How to create a yearly income of $100,000 in dividends

November 28, 2018 | Tristan Harrison

Here’s how you can create a yearly income of $100,000 in dividends.

Personal Finance

How to get rich with ASX shares

November 2, 2018 | Tristan Harrison

This is how you get rich with ASX shares.

Personal Finance

Aussies are among the richest people in the world, says Credit Suisse

October 19, 2018 | Tristan Harrison

Australian households are very wealthy according to Credit Suisse.

Personal Finance

Here's how to invest well and retire rich

September 29, 2018 | Tristan Harrison

Want to become rich? Here’s how to do it by investing well.

Personal Finance

How wealthy should you be at your age?

September 22, 2018 | Tristan Harrison

Are you as wealthy as you should be?

Personal Finance

4 simple steps to become a millionaire

September 15, 2018 | Tristan Harrison

There is a simple process to follow to become millionaires.

Personal Finance

These 5 habits will prevent you from being financially secure

September 11, 2018 | Bruce Jackson

What does financial security mean to you? Does it mean not lying awake at night worrying about bills? Does it mean knowing…

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How much tax do your ASX shares pay? Why it might matter

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Relying on bank term deposits to build wealth? You need to read this

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How would the proposed unrealised gains tax impact your superannuation?

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$50,000 in an offset? The hidden cost of not investing in ASX shares

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Dividends or capital gains from ASX shares: Which are better?

Retirement

Delayed retirement and other costs of being the Bank of Mum and Dad

Personal Finance

5 ways ASX shares investors define financial success

Credit Cards

How do you know if credit cards or Afterpay are good for your finances?

Personal Finance

Why it's important to get your finances right before investing

Personal Finance

How to get a pay rise at work

⏸️ Best Savings Rates

Choosing a savings account that's right for you

Personal Finance

How an emergency fund can help you invest better

Personal Finance

3 ways to boost your bank balance

Personal Finance

Do you get a retail discount when you DON'T pay with Afterpay?

⏸️ Residential Property

Stocks or Property: Crunching the numbers on home ownership

Credit Cards

When does it make sense to have a credit card?

Personal Finance

Is a credit card a good replacement for an emergency fund?

Credit Cards

How credit card 'churning' could level up your finances

Personal Finance

3 actionable steps to improve your finances

Personal Finance

How to create a yearly income of $100,000 in dividends

Personal Finance

Are you saving more money than the average Australian?

Personal Finance

This 1 factor will be key to deciding your future wealth

Personal Finance

What is Zip and should you be using it?

Personal Finance

Is Afterpay the key to unlocking your personal finance potential?

Personal Finance

How ASX banks like CBA can help you save money

Personal Finance

What is "buy now, pay later" and how can I use it?

Personal Finance

4 simple steps to become a millionaire with ASX shares

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Watch out for this credit card interest trap

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