The vpcoz.com Money Blog
Straight-up financial insight for young Aussies. No jargon, no fluff.
HECS-HELP Debt: Should you pay it early?
With indexation going crazy, heaps of us are wondering if it's worth dumping savings into HECS. Let's look at the actual math.
Superannuation 101: Please don't ignore it till you're 60.
Money goes in every time you get paid. Here is how to make sure it's sitting in the right fund and actually working for you.
The best side hustles in Australia right now.
Need some extra cash? We looked into freelance gigs and weekend work that actually pay decent money locally.
Renting vs. Buying: The big debate.
Is rent money really dead money? Let's break down what it actually costs to buy a place versus renting and investing your spare cash.
Building an emergency fund that actually helps.
Life happens. Cars break, jobs disappear. Here is the exact amount you should have saved up and where to put it.
Credit score myths you need to drop.
No, checking your own score doesn't ruin it. We bust the biggest credit myths floating around Australia.
A beginner's guide to ETFs.
Want to get into the share market but have no idea how to pick stocks? Exchange Traded Funds are probably your best bet.
Budgeting for a holiday without going broke.
Planning a trip to Europe or Bali? Here is how to save up without eating two-minute noodles for half the year.