You’re probably fairly used to helping your family out with a little extra cash here and there. Whether it’s pocket money for doing chores, or money to pay phone bills, go see a movie or buy clothes, for example. But what happens when they put their hands out for help to buy the big ticket...
What was your financial situation like prior to contacting Hillross Horsham & Geelong? Sometimes big financial changes come in little packages with a great smile! Meet Noah. Our financial situation was not great. We were just getting by from day to day and holding our breath and hoping it will work out. We had our...
Do you want to learn more about… The types of aged care services available? The costs of residential aged care? The payment options available to you? We are here to help! Join us for one of our FREE information sessions to assist you with your aged care planning. As seating is limited, please contact us...
What was your financial situation like prior to contacting Hillross Horsham & Geelong? I’m not going to lie, I wasn’t proud of my financial situation. I had good income, but that felt like the only good thing I had going for me. I had some credit card debt, no real savings to speak of, wouldn’t...
Pragmatism and fairness rule The 2017-18 Budget has much to make it popular. In fact, the goodies make it almost feel like a pre-election rather than a post-election budget. The transformation from the austerity to end “the age of entitlement” of the 2014 budget to the “fairness, security and opportunity” of this Budget has been...
Did you know that research shows a link between physical and financial health? The UK’s 2017 Financial Wellness Index shows that those who are in good physical shape are more likely to have their finances in good shape. We sat down with Danny Kennedy from DK Fitness to talk about the connections between physical and...
The clock is ticking and changes to the superannuation rules will come into effect on 1 July 2017. While the government will reduce the amount of money you can put into super from 1 July 2017, the good news is that you could still take advantage of opportunities before the financial year ends. Need help...
Careful planning can help you enjoy a great holiday, whatever your budget. Does it feel like ages since your last holiday? Maybe with responsibilities like paying off your credit card, saving for your first home, or paying back your university fees, your next holiday still seems a long way off… Well, don’t despair. There are...
How resolute are your resolutions? Let’s get real about your ‘new year’s resolutions’ for a minute. Think back to this time last year when you may have set out some goals for yourself. Did you have in mind to become fitter or healthier? Did you commit to paying off your credit card or make a...
It’s nearly as commonplace as death and taxes…it’s a mortgage. Whilst not overly sexy, often the only way for people to live the great Australian dream of owning their home is to borrow money and usually this money is borrowed from a bank. Now the odds are stacked against us in that it can take...