If your bills or loan repayments are getting out of control, talk to someone who can help you understand your options. Taking action straight away can stop a small problem becoming a big one.
Click here to know some practical steps you can take to get your finances back on track.
ASIC is alerting investors about fake Telstra Corporation Limited (Telstra) corporate bonds
Scammers are promoting Telstra bonds offered on the ASX to legitimise the existence of the fake bonds
Do not buy bonds from Telstra (or any other company) that are offered via email or as a recommendation from a comparison website – these are a scam.
Read here for more information
Exchange traded funds (ETFs) are a low-cost way to earn a return similar to an index or a commodity. They can also help to diversify your investments. You can buy and sell units in ETFs through a stockbroker, the same way you buy an sell shares.
Click here to read on how ETFs work, types of ETFs, pros and cons of investing in ETFs and how to trade ETFs.
Work out your financial position
Start with a financial stocktake to work out what you own and what you owe.
Make a plan for your money
What are your money goals this year? Give yourself the best chance at achieving them.
Build a savings buffer
Having a financial safety net will give you peace of mind.
Tackle your debt
The good news is there are steps you can take to relieve the financial pressure.
Master the investing essentials
Planning is the key to successful investing. Creating a plan will help you find investments that fit your goals.
As COVID-19 continues to damage Australia’s economy and impact the job market, it’s becoming increasingly clear that the pandemic is presenting many people with significant challenges.
Click here to read Beyond Blue’s chat with Laura Higgins, head of moneysmart.gov.au, about why getting on top of your finances is so important for mental wellbeing.
Diversification is an oft-heard term when reading about investing, but what does it actually mean, and how can it benefit you?
Essentially, it’s about not putting all of your eggs into one basket. Click here to read about this investment strategy that lowers your portfolio’s risk and helps you get more stable returns
Reduce the risk of investment scams.
Be suspicious of anyone that offers you easy money. Scammers are skilled at convincing you that the investment is real, the returns are high and the risks are low. But there’s always a catch.
Click here to read on how to spot an investment scam, common tactics, how to check if an investment is real, and how to reduce the risk of investment scams.