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Oct 3, 2018

Hate Budgeting? Try These 5 Money Management Apps

Budgets. Love or hate them, they’re essential for smart money management. If budgets aren’t your thing, check out 5 apps that take the pain out of crunching your money numbers. You may even find they make budgeting…dare we say….fun! Whatever budgeting system you choose, it needs to work for you…

Money

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Hate Budgeting? Try These 5 Money Management Apps
Hate Budgeting? Try These 5 Money Management Apps
Money

5 min read


Oct 3, 2018

How To Make Money Buying Shares For Beginners

“How do investors make money with shares? What should I know as a beginner investor?” Investing in shares is one of the best financial game plans for building wealth over the long-term. …

Investing

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How To Make Money Buying Shares For Beginners
How To Make Money Buying Shares For Beginners
Investing

5 min read


Jul 25, 2018

How To Save $830,000. Will It Buy You Financial Freedom?

A recent NAB survey reveals most Aussie’s believe $830,000 is their ‘magic’ number to be financially free. Not surprising, the amount fluctuated dramatically depending on where survey respondents lived, their income and family status. …

Finance

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How To Save $830,000. Will It Buy You Financial Freedom?
How To Save $830,000. Will It Buy You Financial Freedom?
Finance

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Jun 27, 2018

A New Economy: Sharing Stuff, Buying Less, Investing Early

Here’s how Aussie millennials are sharing, spending and investing differently than generations before them. Sharing our homes and cars, investing spare change, buying bricks instead of the whole house and ethical spending are all on the rise. We’re buying less, sharing more, investing earlier and more ethically. …

Gig Economy

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A New Economy: Sharing Stuff, Buying Less, Investing Early
A New Economy: Sharing Stuff, Buying Less, Investing Early
Gig Economy

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Jun 12, 2018

FirstStep a finalist at the 2018 Finnies

FirstStep has been chosen as a finalist in the FinTech Australia ‘Finnies’ https://fintechaustralia.org.au) for Best Workplace Diversity, highlighting our commitment to workplace diversity and inclusion. Shiraj De Silva, Fund Operations Director, commented: “FirstStep is on a mission to reimagine the way we save and invest. …

Startup

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FirstStep a finalist at the 2018 Finnies
FirstStep a finalist at the 2018 Finnies
Startup

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May 31, 2018

Investing 101: 5 fast facts every beginner should know

Investing is an incredible wealth building tool and believe us when we say; you don’t need to be rich to get started. Begin with small amounts, learn the ropes and as your confidence grows, so will your portfolio. We’ve put together a few quick facts to help you better understand some key building blocks of investing. You’ll love the one on compound interest; money #magic. Long term investing Long term investors are running a marathon…

Investing

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Investing 101: 5 fast facts every beginner should know
Investing 101: 5 fast facts every beginner should know
Investing

5 min read


May 10, 2018

Will Aussies turn to digital money tools after royal commission revelations?

As the royal commission lifts the lid on outrageous misconduct in the banking, superannuation and financial services industry, Aussie’s confidence in traditional financial services and advisors continues to plummet. Revelations of ‘liar loans’, greedy, poorly educated advisors and lax paper-based record keeping show an industry riddled with fraudulent practice. The commission is confirming what many Aussies have known for years; the financial services industry is a behemoth long overdue for disruption.

Fintech

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Will Aussies turn to digital money tools after royal commission revelations?
Will Aussies turn to digital money tools after royal commission revelations?
Fintech

4 min read


Apr 24, 2018

Smart money moves for financial independence

Reaching true financial independence takes commitment and patience. You need to make smart money choices consistently; on a daily, weekly and monthly basis to see your net worth grow over time. Set goals, budget, kill debt, save and accelerate your wealth by investing. …

Money

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Smart money moves for financial independence
Smart money moves for financial independence
Money

4 min read


Apr 16, 2018

Need help saving? 4 tips to turn your finances around

Despite stagnating wage growth, rising mortgage debts and increasing bank fees many Aussies are still finding clever ways to save and build personal investment portfolios. A Suncorp survey revealed the average Australian was putting away around $400.00 a month in 2016 with a typical savings target of $11,234.00 according to Westpac research. If getting your finances on track seems like one of life’s biggest challenges, now is a great time to turn things around. Check…

Money

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Need help saving? 4 tips to turn your finances around
Need help saving? 4 tips to turn your finances around
Money

4 min read


Apr 16, 2018

Getting started with FirstStep — Part 5

We’ve put this ‘Getting Started’ guide to help you get started with the FirstStep app (iOS / Android). In Part 5, we focus on important account settings, bank links and security settings.. So here goes.. Linking your bank Transferring funds regularly is a key part of the FirstStep journey. …

Personal Finance

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Getting started with FirstStep — Part 5
Getting started with FirstStep — Part 5
Personal Finance

3 min read

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