Secret Spenders

One of the advantages of being a single person is you can spend your own money on what you want, when you want. Of course, the downside is there isn’t another person to share the cost, so freedom comes at a price. Getting together with another person usually means setting agreed financial goals and this can lead to feelings of guilt when you spend money on anything other than what has been agreed. Just as there are people who eat chocolate bars when no one is watching, there are those who secretly spend. Read more

How to get rid of debt

Sorted has launched their ‘dumb debt’ campaign. ‘Dumb debt’ is high interest debt that you could avoid. If you’ve already got ‘dumb debt’ then you need to get rid of it fast.

Here are their three tips for dealing with debt: Read more

What to do with your Tax Cut

There is a great opportunity right now for everybody in the work force to improve their financial situation. Unfortunately, the majority of people will miss out on this opportunity through not taking the right action.

From 1 October 2011, income tax rates will be cut and Government benefits will be increased. While GST will also be increased, most people in the work force will be better off. Read more

The Eight Worst Credit Card Mistakes

Credit cards are one of the most useful yet also one of the most dangerous modern financial inventions. Use them wisely and you can make money from them. Use them unwisely and you can lose everything you have.

The worst mistakes you can make with your credit card are: Read more

Top tips for managing your credit card

Here are our three top tips for managing your credit card debt .

1. The best advice is to Read more