Before you commit to purchasing a home or investment property it is important to estimate exactly how much you need as a deposit and how much you can afford to borrow. We recommend that before you commit to ‘signing on the dotted line’ you obtain pre-approval for an amount to allow you to comfortably complete […]
It’s incredible how long fallacies last, even in the new age of information and knowledge. One such fallacy that many hard pressed, teenage-raising parents claim is that everyone is working harder than ever with no time to scratch themselves. In fact we actually work only half the hours each week (32.5 hours on average) that […]
Purchasing your first home or investment property does not necessarily need to be an overwhelming experience. While there are many factors that need to be considered, having a good understanding of the process before you commence will place you in good stead. Before you commence the search for your fi rst property is it always […]
Lots of us like to drive a new car but did you know it costs around $121 per week to finance the average small car?
Australians are renowned for their obsession with property, in particular renovation and DIY. A successful renovation can be measured in many different ways, but the most important measure is that the renovation meets your needs, now and in the future. Here are some simple steps to get the most out of your renovation. Step 1 […]
Outside of ownership of your home your superannuation account is generally one of your largest investments. So why is it that a large majority of Australians fail to manage this important investment? Is it because your employer is usually the one making regular contributions and therefore it is out of mind? Or perhaps it’s because […]
Finding Balance in a Busy World… We Aussies enjoy taking annual leave, so why is it that so many of us have accumulated a large amount of leave that is screaming out to be used? Are employers being too tough and refraining from approving leave? Or are we letting everyday life and work commitments get […]
With the holiday season upon us, many have the time to consider their employment options. The holiday break brings hopes for a fresh outlook and a new employer as one of their new year’s resolutions. Here are some interesting facts about employment statistics and job hopping: Are we changing jobs more frequently? Australians who have […]
Indigo Finance are very proud to have sponsored Counting for Life through Learning Links at Old Guildford Public School in Term 2, 2016. This proven 10 week program has provided amazing results for all children, with some children achieving significant improvement in their numeracy. Children told us that they feel more confident with maths after […]
Some of us are excited by the end of the year as it means warmer weather and maybe even a summer vacation. For others it can be an emotional time as children finish the school year for the last time and enter the adult world of more responsibility, employment or further education. Letting go of […]