5 ways to shop a little smarter this Christmas
19 November 2021 | 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
9 tips for first home buyers
12 November 2021 | Manage my money There’s a lot to get your head around as a first home buyer, and the upfront and ongoing costs are only part of it. Find out more. Read more
What is equity and how can I use it to invest?
11 November 2021 | Manage my money Whether you're looking to invest or pay off something big, borrowing against your home equity may be helpful, if you’re across the risks. Read more
How can refinancing your home loan save you money?
11 November 2021 | Manage my money By replacing your current home loan with a new one, you could take advantage of a better deal. Here’s what to look out for. Read more
5 money mistakes to avoid if you’re going guarantor
02 November 2021 | Manage my money If you’re going to balance the future of your property on someone’s reliability to pay their own mortgage, know the risks. Read more
12 things I’ve learned from renovating
01 November 2021 | Manage my money AMP’s Sandy Maxwell tries to create his dream home Read more
Create an 8-week Christmas savings plan
26 October 2021 | 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
What Happens To Superannuation When You Break Up?
15 October 2021 | Manage my money If you and your partner break up, you might get some of their super, or they may get some of yours. Find out more. Read more
What you should know about creating your will and estate plan
13 October 2021 | Manage my money If you want to protect your family and assets, it’s worth documenting what you’d like to happen if you can’t make your own decisions later in life or if you pass away. Read more
What happens to my super when I die?
13 October 2021 | Manage my money Your super isn’t automatically included in your will, unless you’ve specified certain instructions with your super fund first. Read more
What happens to my super when I move overseas?
13 October 2021 | Manage my money If you’re a permanent Aussie resident, your super will remain subject to the same rules. If you’re a temporary resident, you can apply to have your super paid to you after you leave. Read more
What info is on my credit report and why does it matter?
06 October 2021 | 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
How does the First Home Super Saver Scheme (FHSSS) work?
06 August 2021 | Manage my money If you’re a first home buyer, you may be eligible to withdraw voluntary super contributions you’ve made (plus earnings) to put towards a home deposit. Read more
How to use your tax return to build a stronger financial future
30 July 2021 | Manage my money Boosting your emergency fund and paying off debt are just two clever ways to use your tax return. Find out more ideas for spending your tax refund wisely. Read more
What is capital gains tax?
03 June 2021 | Manage my money Capital gains tax may be payable when you sell a certain asset (such as shares, land or property) and make a profit. Read more
Can I go back to work if I’ve already accessed my super?
27 May 2021 | Manage my money Generally, you can, but there may be other things to consider. Read more
How to prepare, lodge and maximise your 2021 tax return
19 May 2021 | Manage my money With tax time nearly upon us, you might be interested in the following tips, which may help to increase the amount of money you get back. Read more
Q&A with Tomorrow Maker Samantha Devlin
18 May 2021 | Manage my money We sat down with 2020 Tomorrow Maker Sam Devlin to discuss her experience as an entrepreneur and what it’s like starting your own business. Read more
7 tips to reduce your debts before you retire
05 May 2021 | Manage my money As your working life draws to a close, your social life and recreational activities don’t have to. If you’re a little anxious about money still owing, here are a few pointers. Read more
Your super checklist for EOFY
16 April 2021 | Manage my money The lead up to 30 June can be a good time to maximise tax benefits that may be available to you inside super. Read more
9 tips to manage your debts
08 April 2021 | Manage my money How you tackle your debts may make a big difference to what you pay in the long run. 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
How to adult - a quick guide to personal finances in your 20s
15 January 2019 | Manage my money Some tips from AMP to get to grips with debt, cash flow and budgeting. 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
7 Ways to improve your financial health
01 December 2021 | 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
What type of saver are you?
30 April 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
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
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
3 biggest household expenses
30 June 2020 | Manage my money We check out the three largest contributors to household spending in Australia and where people would source cash if living expenses increased. Find out more with AMP. Read moreImportant information
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