First Financial Blog
How to tackle post-holiday debt
Posted on February 9, 2021 by First FinancialThis holiday season has been unlike any other. With COVID-19 restrictions still impacting our daily lives and the usual overseas travel options unavailable, we’ve taken to our own backyards to celebrate. Even though many of the usual opportunities for spending haven’t been an option, we know that a large number Australians will still have incurred some extra debt.
READ MOREFamily finances and tough conversations
Posted on January 14, 2021 by First FinancialDiscussing money matters with loved ones can be hard… in fact for many people, the topic of family finances can be a daunting one to approach. Whether it’s your partner, your children or even your parents, it can be a difficult conversation to start.
READ MOREUnderstanding quantitative easing
Posted on December 15, 2020 by First FinancialQuantitative easing is an unconventional monetary policy utilised by central banks around the globe when trying to encourage economic recovery. It is a measure that has been regularly employed by the US Federal Reserve since the 2008 Global Financial Crisis.
READ MOREShort-term vs long-term investing
Posted on December 10, 2020 by First FinancialWe believe that the key to successful investing is maintaining a long-term view. The short term might be a thrill, but long-term investing provides a more stable, consistent approach to securing your financial future.
READ MOREFundraising fitness and team trivia
Posted on December 7, 2020 by First FinancialAs we draw closer to the end of 2020, the team at First Financial has continued to find ways to keep motivated and stay connected. After more than eight months working from home and going through the tough Melbourne lockdowns, it’s been great to share our camaraderie and keep each other feeling positive.
READ MOREProtecting your finances during separation
Posted on December 3, 2020 by First FinancialThe end of a relationship is a difficult time, and separating from a partner can be a gruelling process. In a heightened emotional state, things can get messy quickly and you can find yourself facing not only the breakdown of your relationship but also dramatic changes to your financial stability.
READ MORECarer benefits
Posted on November 13, 2020 by First FinancialCarers play a vital role in our society. They provide essential care for people with a disability or mental illness, with debilitating medical conditions or who are elderly and need additional support in their day to day lives.
READ MOREInvestment market cycles
Posted on November 9, 2020 by First FinancialInvestment markets are cyclical in nature. Ups and downs occur regularly, but over longer periods of time, there are recognisable traits associated with each stage that can be clearly categorised.
READ MORENew regulatory framework for Income Protection Insurance
Posted on November 4, 2020 by First FinancialOver the five years to 2020, the insurance industry lost approximately $3.4 billion on income protection insurance products. Insurance companies are haemorrhaging money. And that’s not good for anyone.
READ MOREGovernment support for business
Posted on October 27, 2020 by First Financial2020 has been a challenging year. The economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic has been felt across the entire country. To counter the drastic effects there has been an unprecedented amount of financial support provided to both individuals and businesses.
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