With tax time just around the corner, now is the perfect opportunity to give your finances a check-up. Here are some practical steps you can take to improve your financial health.
Track down and consolidate your super
First up, let’s tackle your superannuation, you might have some forgotten accounts floating around. You’ve got a couple of options when it comes to managing your super; logging into MyGov will allow you to conduct super searches and consolidations, or, as a Raiz user you can also do all this within the Raiz app. The Raiz Super section of the app will walk you through how to find and consolidate any existing superannuation accounts under your name into one Raiz Super account. Having one account means only paying one lot of account keeping fees.
Compare Utility Bills with Raiz Rewards
Put some power back in your pocket by reviewing your electricity and gas bills. Thanks to Raiz Energy, you can easily compare deals and find the right deal for you. Saving money on utilities means more dough for the things you love, plus you can earn cash back into your Raiz account if you follow through with switching through Raiz Energy. Terms and conditions apply.
Set a Savings Goal for the New Financial Year
New financial year = new savings goal! It could be for a dream holiday, some new wheels, or achieving a personal milestone. Raiz has in-built tools to track your progress and keep you motivated throughout the year. Setting up an automatic recurring investment is a great way to stay on track, set-and-forget style.
Fine-Tune Your Budget
Now’s a great time to give your budget a makeover. Take a closer look at your income and expenses and see where you can make adjustments. Raiz can help you keep track your spending and gain better control over your money.
Debt Stress Reset
Tackle your debts head-on. Review your loans, credit cards, and interest rates. If there’s room for improvement, consider refinancing or consolidating to reduce interest payments.
Check Your Insurance Coverage
Don’t forget about insurance! Take a moment to assess your policies and make sure you’re adequately covered. Raiz Rewards has helpful resources to compare life insurance, and offers cash back in your Raiz account on a range of pet, health and travel insurance.
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