First Financial Blog

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Consistency is key when building healthy money habits for couples and forging a strong financial future together. At First Financial, we empower individuals and couples to retire on their terms. Here are some of our top tips.

What financial advice would you share with your 21-year-old self? As we age, we tend to get savvier about money matters. Sadly, revisiting the past is off the table, but we can pass on our financial wisdom to anyone on the brink of starting their first full-time job.

Retirement isn’t just an end. It’s a beginning. While many dream of travel, some crave more than seeing serene beaches and historic landmarks. Good news – there are plenty of adventure activities out there for active retirees

In retirement, will you savour life’s opportunities, travel and cherish moments with loved ones without regrets? Or will you meticulously safeguard every dollar for enduring financial security? It all boils down to the psychology of money.

Retirement is a highly personal milestone, and everyone envisions it differently. Regardless of your plans, the key question is… when? If you’re considering retiring before 67, you might be curious about the secrets to early retirement.

Entering 2024, promises of healthier habits and new adventures surround us, though statistics predict their fleeting nature. That’s why it’s important to commit wholeheartedly to maintaining your financial resolutions for the new year.

As retirees visit grown children and empty-nesters welcome back larger families this holiday season, let’s reflect on family values. For those still with little ones or grandchildren, here are some of the secrets to raising financially responsible children.

It’s important to remember that the most meaningful gift you can give yourself and your family can’t be wrapped in a box. The gift of financial security is something to savour not only today but throughout the holidays and every day for the rest of your life.

Marriage is a lot like a rollercoaster – fun and rewarding but also full of twists and the occasional head-scratching moment. If you’re building wealth together on this ride, you might be wondering about making contributions to your spouse’s superannuation.

Your paycheque is more than a transaction. It’s a key to financial autonomy and freedom. With employee share schemes, you get an additional slice of the financial pie. And turning that slice into a substantial asset is not just a possibility—it’s within reach.