Getting on top of your finances is one of the most common new year’s resolutions Australians make. But only 12% of us achieve our goal. Here’s how to be one of them. More than one in two Australians (52%) plan to get on top of their finances each year, according to research from the Federal government’s Moneysmart website # . Popular goals include creating or updating a budget (43%), investing more (37%) and paying off debt (33%). But only about one in eight (12%) stick to their plans....

Turning 30 is often accompanied by a degree of increased financial responsibility. It’s an important milestone that generally means you have a little more financial experience under your belt. If you’re lucky, you’ve earnt your money a few different ways and probably even found more ways to spend it. So, how can your 30 something self be in the best position financially? Here are three money saving mantras to get you started. Remember your super is super While superannuation and retirement...

We all know the story: women earn less than men. But even as society and employers work towards closing the gender pay gap, there’s another inequality that women face that’s just as crucial to building their wealth: the investment gap.  Why women are not investing their money  According to CoreLogic’s 2025 Women & Property report*, Australian women are underrepresented when it comes to investing, with 40% of women reporting not having any investments, compared to 27.8% of men. AMP’s Deputy...