Are you going dry this July? Apart from the myriad of health benefits, including more quality sleep, better moods and increased concentration, will abstaining from alcohol for a whole 31 days have an impact on your wallet? We’re a country of drinkers, which is why initiatives like dry July are so successful but even for…
With age, (usually) comes wisdom, awareness and that wistful term: hindsight. Are you heading into retirement soon? Or are you wedged in mid-life misery with mortgages and money woes wishing you could tell your younger self a thing or two? Or maybe you’re that 25 year old who could really benefit from Grandpa ’s wisdom?…
The times, they are a-changin’. Supermarket shopping, menu planning and cooking from scratch are out. Meal boxes, delivered to your door, are in. No longer aimed solely for weight-loss, brands such as Hello Fresh, Marley Spoon, and YouFoodz have swept Australia off it’s feet. Giving time-poor people more freedom and changing our cooking and eating…
Did you know the richest 200 people in Australia total a whopping $233.1 billion in net worth? That’s an average of $1.16 billion per person! When the Australian Financial Review released its rich list in May last year, the question on the lips of many was ‘how did the richest Australians gain their fortunes’? Smart…
Are you part of the renovation revolution? According to Master Builders Australia economics manager Matthew Pollock, home renovations are on the increase, with a renovation boom expected. But, what if you’re a renovation rookie? How can you avoid costly mistakes when upgrading your home? Here are some handy tips to make sure you don’t mess…
This week, Queensland welcomed royalty, with Prince Charles and his wife, the Duchess of Cornwall, Camilla. So, apart from a stiff upper lip and a perfected royal wave, what does it take to live like a royal? We’ve done the research and with some careful financial planning, we have all the tips for you to…
It’s a topic that’s so hot, it’s burning – Bitcoin. It’s controversial and it has many in the finance world divided. But, what on earth IS Bitcoin? We’ve unpacked the Bitcoin concept and explored some of the criticisms and commendations this cryptocurrency has generated in its short life, thus far. Bitcoin defined Bitcoin is a…
At Campbell Green, we pride ourselves on finding financial solutions for a diverse range of clients. From older Australians on the brink of retirement, investors managing portfolios and ordinary young women, like Sky, looking for financial direction, after a change in her personal circumstances. In 2017, Sky was thrown reluctantly into the world of finance…
It’s a rite of passage, a childhood tradition and a fun board game for rainy days. Monopoly is indeed a game of great financial wisdom, offering an excellent insight into property investment to prepare us for the real world. The aim of the game in Monopoly is to become the wealthiest player through investing in…
So you’ve got a little bit of savings put aside and you’re wondering how to make the most of it? You could put it in a high interest savings account, which would earn you a return of about 2.5% – That’s better than nothing. Maybe invest in a term deposit with your bank, which would earn…
