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Sophie’s Budget Makeover: How She Saved $400/Month With a Finance App Sophie, a 27-year-old marketing assistant in Perth, used to wonder where her money disappeared every month. With a $68K salary, she felt she should be saving more — but somehow, she never had anything left by payday. 📉 The Problem: No Plan, No Visibility “I wasn’t in debt,” Sophie explains, “but I also wasn’t moving forward.” Her rent, utilities, and social spending left little room for savings. She often dipped into her credit card “just in case.” 📲 Step 1: Choosing the Right App After a bit of research, Sophie downloaded two popular Australian budgeting apps: WeMoney — For tracking spending across accounts Frollo — For setting savings goals and real-time categorisation She decided to commit to them for 90 days. 📊 Step 2: The ‘Reality Check’ Phase After linking her accounts, Sophie was shocked to see: $420/month on food delivery and Uber Eats $210/month in unused subscriptions ...

Renting vs Buying: What Makes Sense for Millennials? For many millennials in Australia, the decision between renting and buying a home is one of the biggest financial choices they will make. With rising property prices, stagnant wages, and flexible lifestyles, is buying still the dream? Or is renting a smarter move in 2025? Current Property Market Overview In 2025, Australian capital cities continue to see high median house prices. Sydney and Melbourne are especially expensive, while Brisbane, Adelaide, and Perth offer slightly more affordable options. Interest rates remain steady but are still higher than pre-pandemic levels. Advantages of Renting Flexibility: Easier to move for work or lifestyle changes No Major Maintenance Costs: Repairs are typically landlord's responsibility Lower Upfront Costs: Bond and rent are more manageable than a 20% home deposit Advantages of Buying Equity Growth: You’re building ownership with every repayment Stability:...