Basic Rules for Saving

Basic Rules for Saving

Don’t know where to start?
Here are some basic guidelines to follow when saving:

01

Pay down higher-interest debt first

If you’ll be paying more in interest than you’ll earn with a savings plan, it makes sense to pay the debt before you start saving. The habit of regularly paying down debt can then be used once the debt is cleared to regularly contribute to a savings plan.

02

You come first

We all are tempted to live beyond our financial means. Pay yourself first by setting up a regular contribution to your savings plan. The amount you save and the frequency are totally dependent on your circumstances, but even small contributions made each month will grow. The greater value is the beginning of a habit.

03

Start early

Nothing helps your savings grow quite like time. The earlier you start saving, the more time your money has to grow and benefit from compound interest and growth. This also means smaller savings can have bigger compounding effects.

04

Use tax advantages

Take advantage of the tax benefits the government offers to encourage saving. Spouse contributions to low-income spouses and low tax rates on Extra super contributions, Saving your first home deposit inside your super, or taking greater control of your retirement planning with a SMSF, all means you can get further ahead on your savings goals. Stay connected to your financial adviser to stay in the loop.

05

Work with an expert

Working with an advisor is proven to help save you more money over time and they’ll help build a plan that fits your needs and support you through managing greater self control in uncertain times.

06

Manage your Unexpected Wealth events

Inheritances, Redundancy, Financial Windfalls, or Insurance Payouts are all financial events that can also bring with them powerful and isolating emotional responses.
Most people are unprepared (or simply inexperienced) with managing surprise wealth and its accompanying life transitions.
Many mistakenly try to recreate their past environment pre-unexpected wealth, with many soon losing their new wealth and its opportunities. The result can leave many dealing with feelings of shame, regret, and secretive misery — feelings often unfathomable to others. Always reach out to a financial professional to support you through this major life transition event.


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