INFLATION NICOLA FIELD ACTION PLAN
WE'RE ONLY A few months into 2023 and already it's shaping up to be a tough year as Australians battle rising living costs and higher interest rates. But a few strategies can help you fight back against inflation at every life stage.
Young workers
While 20-somethings may not have the pressure of feeding a mortgage, rents have risen dramatically, soaring 27.8% across our state capitals over the past 12 months, according to SQM Research. As interest rates rise, it's almost a sure thing tenants will be hit with rent hikes in the year ahead. It makes now the time to squeeze more from your money.
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Anne Graham, senior financial planner at Story Wealth Management, says there is