Losing a job is always a rude shock. Whether the result of bankruptcy, redundancy, or another form of dismissal, it can leave a hole in your life that is difficult to refill. For some advice on how to keep your head above water during this time, Swoosh is here with 5 tips on protecting your [...]
Getting a fat tax refund at the end of financial year is exciting for many – it might afford them the means to get a big-ticket item such as a TV, used car, or a holiday. Although not as gratifying, using this money cleverly is a much better strategy in the long run. These clever [...]
‘New year, new me’. We’ve all heard it. Sometimes even from our own lips. At the stroke of midnight, proclamations of living better lives are made to the universe, usually revolving around eating healthier, giving more to charity, and loving our peers. The beginning of a new annual cycle shines a light onto our habits. [...]
There is a common belief among many (mainly older generations) that the lifestyles of people today do no match the frugality required to enter the home owner market. Put simply, ‘if they stopped wasting their money on smashed avocado toast, highly complicated coffees, and Ubering everywhere, they might be able to scrummage together enough for [...]
Replacing white goods and other big cost electrical goods around your home is never a fun or simple task. Your washing machine might have just died, or you might just the thinking of replacing a fridge before it takes all of the food inside with it to the afterlife. Even if you have an ancient [...]
Although it might make sense on paper, you don’t want to start having your new pool installed in summer – it might mean valuable warm days are wasted! So even though it might be winter, cooler months are the ideal time to start researching for and building a pool. To get you started on summer [...]
5 Ways a Personal Loan Can Help the Struggling Uni Student A person’s university years are a wonderfully stressful time in which they burst from their childhood moulds and expand into a society-helping role. It is a period in life that should be solely centred around learning and growing, and financial woes don’t do much [...]
The end of financial year represents a great time for savvy Australians save a little more of their hard-earned savings through clever bargain and tax return tricks. How to actually go about applying these tricks might not be clear all of the time, however. In the blog, Swoosh offer a few of our favourite ways [...]
Home renovations can be a wonderful way to rejuvenate your living space. It can also turn into an endeavour that will blow your savings account to smithereens. If you’re considering renovating, but are yet to create your budget, prepare for the unexpected with some of Swoosh’s simple tips. Think you can still live there? You [...]
For those receiving regular Centrelink payments, further monetary relief might seem like a pipedream. Whether you might need emergency repairs on a car, a replacement washing machine, or even just a small amount to cover yourself until pay day, loans can be a highly valuable resource. Swoosh are here to happily inform you that even [...]
