Budgeting
What if unexpected events throw your finances into disarray?
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Managing your money



Our 3 key tips for managing your money
  1. Decide what you really want, and focus on your most important goals.
  2. Start saving now: you can start small and increase your savings gradually (they’ll grow with interest, too).
  3. Always check the facts: ask questions and get professional advice. If you aren’t comfortable or don’t understand, don’t go ahead.

How are you going now?


Planning your finances


Are you better off today than a year ago?
Are you saving any money?
What do you want to achieve?
How long will it take you to reach your goals?
How much will each goal cost?
A gap between your goals and your savings?

Joint accounts
Talking to your kids about money

Budgeting and dealing with unexpected events


Dealing with debt - your rights and responsibilities


Budgeting: what you need and what you want
How to cut costs and boost savings
What if you can't pay your bills?
What if you get retrenched?
What if you get a windfall?

FIDO's Budget Planner
Keep an eye on fees and charges
Tax tips
Christmas tips
How to deal with debt
Loans, families and relationship breakdowns
Getting help with budgeting
Consolidating debts
Dealing with debt collectors, repossession and court proceedings
Unacceptable behaviour by debt collectors
Financial counselling
Getting advice and making a complaint
Line of credit mortgages
Your credit report

Managing your loans and your mortgage


Managing your credit card


When should you borrow?
How much should you borrow?
What's the best loan?
Where to find loans
Which loans should you play off first?
Why pay loans and mortgages off faster?

Protecting wealth in your home
More on credit, loans and borrowing
Choosing a credit card
Managing your credit cards
When things go wrong
Interest and fees on credit cards
Tips about credit card fees charged by merchants
Shopping with your card and avoiding fraud

Starting your personal investing


Getting the most from your super


When do you start?
What do you invest in?
How can you invest?
How can you manage risk?
How can you cut costs?
What returns are realistic?
What if the market falls?
Should you borrow to invest?
How to avoid expensive mistakes

Four simple rules for your finances
Essential facts about super
Choosing a fund
Finding out about each fund
Choosing your investment strategy
Do it yourself super
Changing funds
Judging your fund's performance
Keeping track of super
Changing jobs, redundancy
Getting your super early
Topping up your super
What happens to your super if you die?
When you retire

Protecting yourself, your family and your property


Retiring: how much will you need?


Why insurance really matters
Common risks and how to insure against them
How much cover do you need?
How do you get the best cover?
Lots more about insurance
How much will you need each year?
How much will you need to save?
What about the age pension?
Developing a retirement checklist



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