Retirement should be about freedom. But too many Australians are retiring without freeing themselves from the biggest master of all – debt and the Banks they owe money to.

In the perfect world, we’d all be debt free. 

​For most of us though, we can’t get by without it. The question is, how much debt is enough?  As they say, a little bit of something is alright, but too much is another story.

Life in your 20s can be a whirlwind as you try to find your feet in the world. Our checklist of important things to consider can help you orientate yourself.
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This article originally appeared in the "Slice Of Life".

THE nation’s largest lender, Commonwealth Bank, has made a drastic move to put the brakes on investment lending. In a decision, that will likely see other lenders follow, the bank said it would be stopping the acceptance of any new refinance applications for investor loans from Monday February 13.

Most newlyweds spend more time picking out their wedding cake than they do talking about how they'll handle money. But understanding where your new spouse stands on key financial issues can not only strengthen your financial situation, it can also help your marriage. Here are a few areas to get you started.

Can’t say that I ever remember it making the headlines, but in March 2014, changes were made to Australia’s credit reporting system. We now have a thing called the Comprehensive Credit Reporting system, the CCR.