Money in the Time of COVID-19

Money in the Time of COVID-19

What official declaration of the COVID-19 pandemic means is front of mind for most of us now. For most of people reading this, it’s the first time we’ve had a pandemic experience. We’re making decisions we’ve never made before. Is it safe to go into work? Should I...
How do I save money?

How do I save money?

How to save money is a popular question, and it’s sad that most answers leave people rolling their eyes and changing nothing. The problem with most saving strategies is they’re hard work. You have to think a lot. You have to change habits. Far better to have a...
Working out your financial goals

Working out your financial goals

By Lacey Filipich, BEng(Hons), MAICD Setting financial goals can be exciting for some, nauseating for others and downright offensive for a few amongst us. As with most things in life, setting goals is an important first step in getting what you want. The goal is only...
To ‘B’ or not to ‘B’: Budgeting

To ‘B’ or not to ‘B’: Budgeting

The people who do not cringe at the phrase ‘let’s do a budget’ are few and far between, and more often than not they hold accounting degrees. That particular ‘b’ word (budgeting) has the power to strike fear into the hearts of men and women alike for a number of...