Get on top of debt
09 April 2021 | Manage my money Debt management can be a useful skill to have when it comes to organising your money, saving and planning for the future. Check out our nine tips to help you improve your debt-management skills. Read more
From spender to saver
06 April 2021 | Manage my money An AMP writer looks at how his attitude towards personal finances changed after a wake-up call. Read more
Tips for when you land your first full-time job
24 March 2021 | Manage my money Congratulations on scoring your first full-time job. To get you up to speed with some of the important money-related stuff, here are some tips from AMP. Read more
How to reassess your spending and budgeting habits
16 March 2021 | Manage my money From our spending habits to our saving trends, the pandemic has changed the way most Australians think about money. Understand how to reassess your spending and create a new 2021 budget. Read more
6 steps to building good financial habits
12 March 2021 | Manage my money Do you want to feel financially better prepared? Good financial habits can help you feel more secure. Read more
The three key habits of the financially secure
12 March 2021 | Manage my money Want to improve your financial wellness? Learn the 3 key habits of people who are financially secure. Read more
Relationship break-up entitlements when you're in a de facto
12 March 2021 | Manage my money We answer some of the commonly-asked questions, so you're across your rights and responsibilities should your de facto relationship breakdown. Read more
Financial wellness in 2020 – how did yours compare?
15 February 2021 | Manage my money With a global crisis and economic downturn, you’d expect financial wellness to plummet. But research from AMP suggests that might not be the case. Read more
Are you eligible for school subsidies?
03 February 2021 | Manage my money Get up to speed with the government subsidies that you may be able to claim before the kids go back to school. Find out more with AMP. Read more
How to 2020-proof your finances
22 January 2021 | Manage my money Have your personal finances taken a hit in 2020? Learn how to look after your cashflow so you start 2021 with your finances in check. Read more
Many Aussies in the dark about retirement
20 January 2021 | Manage my money At least half of us don’t know how much money we’ll have, or need, to retire. Take control today and start planning for the future you want. Read more
5 tips for creating your own good fortune this Lunar New Year
20 January 2021 | Manage my money Give your finances a makeover this Lunar New Year. Take control of your money so you don’t have to rely on good luck during the year of the Ox. Read more
Aussies saving for a rainy day instead of a holiday
18 January 2021 | Manage my money We’ve gone from a nation of travellers to a country of savers. COVID has been a wake-up call for how we manage our money and set financial goals. Read more
More Aussies look to buy property and refinance
15 January 2021 | Manage my money One in five Australians is hoping to purchase a property in the next 12 months, while one in three existing homeowners wants to refinance to get a better deal. Read more
How to enjoy a credit-free COVID Christmas
14 December 2020 | Manage my money Post-COVID, Australians may be more tempted to rely on debt to meet their holiday obligations. Here are some ways to get through the festive season without breaking the bank… Read more
Tips for parents who became the bank of mum and dad
04 December 2020 | Manage my money Aussie parents have coughed up more than $26 million to help their adult kids since COVID-19 hit our shores – and one in five is at financial risk by doing so. Read more
14 money mistakes to avoid in your younger years
03 December 2020 | Manage my money Here’s a list of things you could stop doing if you no longer want to rely on the bank of mum and dad, or that credit card. Read more
The benefits of contactless payments
15 November 2020 | Manage my money With COVID-19 accelerating our move towards contactless payments, it’s time to consider the benefits. Read more
5 ways to shop smarter this christmas
05 November 2020 | Manage my money If cash flow is looking a tad grim this year, here are some ideas to up the presents under the tree, noting it’s the presence around it that really counts. Read more
Create an 8-week Christmas savings plan
26 October 2020 | Manage my money It’s never too early to start saving for Christmas. Follow our Christmas savings plan to help save money and reach your financial goals this holiday season. Read more
Majority of working Aussies to benefit from personal income tax cuts
23 October 2020 | Manage my money Recently proposed personal tax cuts have been passed by parliament, which could mean more money in your back pocket by Christmas. Read more
How to review your direct debits and save
21 October 2020 | Manage my money While convenient, regular automated payments can become costly if you lose track of them. Find out how to review and cancel your direct debits to help you save. Read more
Tax offsets for low and middle income earners
19 October 2020 | Manage my money Currently, there are two offsets for low and middle income earners, which could see you pay less in tax, and you may be eligible for both. Read more
How to identify (and beat) your spending triggers
15 September 2020 | Manage my money Emotional spending can derail your financial goals. Identify your spending triggers to curb spending habits and start to build up your savings account. Read more
6 ways to help reduce your debts before you retire
09 September 2020 | Manage my money As your working life draws to a close, your social life doesn’t have to. If you’re anxious about money still owing, here are some helpful hints from AMP. Read more
What to do next if you’re facing redundancy
04 September 2020 | COVID-19 Redundancy is made harder by the uncertainty of COVID-19. Here are things you can do to prepare yourself for the future. Read more
Make a plan for your tax refund
30 July 2020 | Manage my money Whether you’re putting your tax refund towards your super or debt repayments, having a clear plan for your tax return can help fast-track your financial goals. Read more
Give yourself a new financial year check-up
15 July 2020 | Manage my money The new financial year is a great time to assess your personal finances, identify where you might save money and remind yourself of long-term financial goals. Read more
Term deposit vs savings account
10 July 2020 | Manage my money If you want to put some money away, what’s the best way to do it? Find out the difference between term deposits and savings accounts so you can decide which one is right for you. Read more
5 ways to help prepare your finances for a recession
25 June 2020 | Manage my money With Australia facing economic uncertainty, now may be the right time to take control of your finances so you’re in a better position to survive and prosper. Read more
Essential checklist for the end of financial year
28 May 2020 | Manage my money The end of financial year on 30 June is a good time to take stock and get your finances in order. Read more
Should you give your teenager a credit card?
12 May 2020 | Manage my money Should you give your teen a credit card? It can be risky, but it can also be a great teaching tool if done right. Here’s how: Read more
What the stimulus package means for us all
23 March 2020 | Manage my money AMP looks at what coronavirus financial assistance means for individuals, retirees and the Australian economy Read more
How to avoid bill shock with bill-smoothing payments
28 February 2020 | Manage my money Have trouble paying your utility bills? Avoid bill shock by smoothing out payments and setting up regular, automated instalments. Read more
Budget smarter with the 50/20/30 rule
28 February 2020 | Manage my money Looking at your spending in a new light could make a substantial difference to your financial future. The 50/20/30 budget rule works for one main reason – it’s easy. Read more
How to save money at university
26 February 2020 | Manage my money If making your money go further is high on your agenda at uni, try these money saving and money making tips from AMP. Find out how to save money at university today. Read more
Money challenges women face
13 February 2020 | Manage my money Knowledge is power. Financial literacy is essential for women to feel secure about their future and to be truly empowered. Read more
Teaching your kids to spend wisely
25 January 2020 | Manage my money The temptation to overspend is everywhere. Have you taught your kids how to spend wisely? Here are tips to get you started Read more
Can you teach your kids to defer gratification?
24 January 2020 | Manage my money Is it possible to teach your kids to defer gratification? We think so. Here are some games and tips to help you along the way Read more
How to encourage a money-saving mindset in your kids
23 January 2020 | Manage my money It’s never too early to start teaching your kids how to make good decisions about money. Find out more with AMP Read more
Managing your money this lunar new year
21 January 2020 | Manage my money Give your finances a makeover this Lunar New Year. Don't get caught out during the year of the rat. Learn how to manage your money better today with AMP. Read more
How to trick yourself into saving money
21 January 2020 | Manage my money Impulse purchases and buyer’s remorse often go hand in hand. But if you take some time to reflect on your spending, you might see a noticeable boost in the funds accumulating in your savings account. Read more
Our New Year challenge - 5 days to get your finances in order
27 November 2019 | Manage my money Here are five things you can get done to improve your personal finances. Start on Monday and by Friday you’ll have a better handle on your daily budgeting, banking and super savings. Read more
Things to consider before going on parental leave
12 November 2019 | Manage my money If a reduction in income is on the cards and you’re starting to worry about your cash situation, you’re not alone. Here are some pointers to help you prepare. Find out more with AMP. Read more
Resist today, relax tomorrow
13 September 2019 | Manage my money Discover the benefits of delayed gratification. Read more
Financial stress weighs heavily on expectant parents
11 September 2019 | Manage my money Research reveals that planning for a baby causes great financial stress. Read more
Good things come to those who wait
29 August 2019 | Manage my money Now’s a good time to discover the benefits of delayed gratification. That’s because instant gratification is the enemy of hitting your long-term goals. Read more
High times for low interest rates
28 August 2019 | Manage my money With mortgage rates at their lowest since the days of black and white TV, this might be the right time to make a serious dent in your home loan. Read more
What you need to know about buy now, pay later services
23 August 2019 | Manage my money Take your product home, pay for it within the specified time frame, get charged 0% interest. What could go wrong? Find out more with AMP. Read more
Spending money in a cashless world
14 August 2019 | Manage my money How the move to electronic payments could be making it easier to spend…and what to do about it. Find out more with AMP Read more
From bartering to smartphones - how our money habits have evolved
14 August 2019 | Manage my money When’s the last time you used cash? New technologies are changing the way we transact. Find out more with AMP Read more
Ways for women to negotiate their next pay rise
07 August 2019 | Manage my money When it comes to asking for a pay rise, research suggests women could be doing better. Read more
How to create realistic goals…and stick to them
09 July 2019 | Manage my money Whether it's personal fitness or personal finances, a first step to success is to work out your goals. Find out more with AMP. Read more
Rent vs lifestyle—can you have it all?
17 June 2019 | Manage my money Rental payments can make a real dent in your bottom line so it’s a good idea to find a balance between location and lifestyle. Find out more with AMP. Read more
Make Australia save again
16 June 2019 | Manage my money Are you one of the 20 per cent of Australians with less than $250 in their savings account? Read more
Moving interstate? The cost of living in a new Australian city could surprise you
16 May 2019 | Manage my money If you’re relocating to a new city, it’s a good idea to do your homework about living costs…particularly if it’s Sydney. Read more
11 steps to financial independence for Australian women
14 May 2019 | Manage my money You never know what’s around the corner so it’s important to take control of your finances. Find out more with AMP. Read more
5 ways to help your grown-up children manage their finances better
07 May 2019 | Manage my money There are ways you can help your children by encouraging positive behaviour when it comes to their personal finances. Find out more with AMP. Read more
8 things you might need to get sorted when you fly the nest
30 April 2019 | Manage my money If you’re moving out of the family home for the first time, here’s what you need to think about. Find out more with AMP. Read more
8 ways to save on a night out
24 April 2019 | Manage my money Could your always-broke mate, splitting the bill with top-dollar menu selectors, or your tendency to shout everyone be part of the issue? Find out more with AMP. Read more
5 life insurance questions you’ve always wanted to ask
24 April 2019 | Manage my money Find out what impact your weight, age and smoking status may have on your ability to buy life insurance. This list from AMP explains the impact of these factors. Read more
The top 10 lifestyle costs draining Aussies of cash
12 April 2019 | Manage my money Six out of the top 10 categories relate to just two things. Can you guess what they are and could you be cutting back? Read more
9 tips when you don’t size up in the financial department
09 April 2019 | Manage my money If your partner has expressed that you’re a bit of a letdown when it comes to managing money, here are some pointers for when financial opposites attract. Read more
7 healthy habits that could improve your bank balance by thousands
09 April 2019 | Manage my money Here are some ways you may be able to benefit your bod, while upping the change in your back pocket at the same time. Find out more with AMP. Read more
Do you know an amazing Aussie who could use a financial boost?
04 April 2019 | Manage my money AMP’s Tomorrow Fund is looking for individuals, who are working hard to make a positive impact in the community, to share in $1 million in grants. Read more
10 financial considerations before you take a career break
02 April 2019 | Manage my money Starting a family can have a big impact on your finances. Find out more with AMP. Read more
How our subconscious affects our attitude towards money
28 March 2019 | Manage my money Why you might be finding it difficult to save and what to do about it. Read more
Women and money in relationships
21 March 2019 | Manage my money What to get right when it comes to money matters in a relationship. Read more
Could a family dispute erupt over your will, or lack of one?
21 March 2019 | Manage my money If you haven’t made your wishes known, let alone formally documented what your wishes are, it’s possible. Check out what to consider. Read more
What kind of money parent are you?
26 February 2019 | Manage my money Many parents approach the topic of money differently, but could your way of doing things influence your kids’ success? Find out more with AMP. Read more
What financial records you need to keep and how to organise them
21 February 2019 | Manage my money A quick guide to working out what financial records you need to keep, what you can throw away and how you should organise your paperwork Read more
What info is on my credit report and why does it matter?
20 February 2019 | Manage my money The info on your credit report indicates whether you’ve been paying your bills on time and if you haven’t, this could affect your ability to borrow money. Find out more with AMP. Read more
10 money conversations to have when your relationship's heating up
20 February 2019 | Manage my money It’s probably not the sexiest thing you and bae have on the to-do list but leaving it until years down the track could see you butting heads. Find out more with AMP. Read more
Are you taking cash out of your kids’ savings account?
08 February 2019 | Manage my money Aussie parents admit to withdrawing a total of $1.3 billion from accounts that have been set up for their children. Read more
Are you a woman who’s in control of her finances?
30 January 2019 | Manage my money With 80% of women likely to become solely responsible for their financial wellbeing at some point in their lifetime, you might very well want to be. Find out more with AMP. Read more
Top 5 money saving tips for the new year
23 January 2019 | Manage my money Here are some one-off things you could do now, which may continue to boost your finances well past the beginning of the year. Read more
7 considerations when choosing a school for your kids
23 January 2019 | Manage my money Deciding on a school could be as simple as geography, but sometimes other factors, such as your finances, play a part. Find out more with AMP. Read more
How to adult - a quick guide to personal finances in your 20s
16 January 2019 | Manage my money Some tips from AMP to get to grips with debt, cash flow and budgeting. Read more
7 easy steps to start getting your money stuff together in 2019
15 January 2019 | Manage my money New year, new start - it’s time to sort out your finances. Read more
9 ways to stop wasting food and start saving money
19 December 2018 | Manage my money Find out the cost of food waste for the average Australian household and how you could save thousands of dollars a year by reducing what you throw out. Read more
Pros and cons of moving to part-time work
13 December 2018 | Manage my money If you've been thinking about cutting back your work hours, there are things to consider before taking the leap. Find out more with AMP. Read more
Find your perfect savings account
01 April 2021 | Manage my money Here’s a five-point checklist to ensure your savings account is the one for you. Read more
Why paying yourself first sets you up for financial wellbeing
01 April 2021 | Manage my money Make yourself a priority by paying yourself first. This simple money management trick will help you achieve your savings goals and set up financial wellbeing. Read more
What type of saver are you?
11 February 2021 | Manage my money Almost twice as many Australians think saving for an emergency or a rainy day is more important than putting cash away for a holiday. Find out more with AMP. Read more
How to find your perfect match when it comes to a savings account
24 September 2020 | Manage my money Here’s a five-point checklist to ensure your savings account is the one for you. Read more
Returning to work after having a baby
03 July 2020 | Manage my money Not sure how returning to work after having a baby will impact your family finances? Find out more with AMP. Read more
7 money personalities you may identify with or want to avoid
30 June 2020 | Manage my money This list of common money personalities could shed light on how you and those around you measure up. Find out more with AMP. Read more
7 Ways to improve your financial health
30 June 2020 | Manage my money With financial stress impacting one in five Aussie workers, see what steps you could take to improve your financial wellbeing. Find out more with AMP. Read more
How to spend mindfully this Christmas?
30 June 2020 | Manage my money If you’re looking to reduce your waste this Christmas, help is at hand. Here are some ways to manage your money and your time more mindfully this festive season. Find out more with AMP. Read more