Helen Baker is a licensed Australian financial adviser and author of the new book, Money For Life: How to build financial security from firm foundations (Major Street Publishing $32.99). Helen is among the 1% of financial planners who hold a master's degree in the field. Proceeds from book sales are donated to charities supporting disadvantaged women and children. Connect with Helen Baker on LinkedIn.
7 things to avoid when setting up accounts for your kids
Setting up your kids' financial futures isn't as simple as when you were their age, and making mistakes could wind up costing them dearly.
Friends With Money #93: Inflation busters
It seems that everything is getting more and more expensive, but can you push back? Financial advisor Helen Baker joins us on the Friends With Money podcast.
What to look for when choosing your next bank account
Looking for a high-interest savings account? Not all are created equal. Here's how to find the right one for you.
What you need to know about ethical investing
There is a growing trend of shrugging off the profit-at-any-cost mindset. But when it comes to ethical investing, the devil is very much in the detail.
Interest rate hikes: 10 ways to keep your repayments down
Interest rates have begun to rise, but that doesn't mean you have no control over the size of your repayments.
Read this before you buy property or go into business with family
Tempted to pool money with your family to invest? Whether it's a property or a small business, you need to be prepared for the drawbacks.
How to gift money to your kids without copping a tax bill
Australians currently hold more than $11 trillion in net assets, the most money that has ever moved between generations. Getting it wrong could be costly.
10 ways to do money better in 2022
Determined to rebuild your budget in 2022? Here are 10 tips to get you started, from watching your spending to boosting your super.
Five things you should spend your tax refund on instead of buying a new TV
Your tax refund isn't free money from the government, it's your own hard-earned cash. Here are five ways to spend and invest it to improve your life.
The four myths about consolidating your super
Consolidating your super can save you money on fees, but it can also bring unintended consequences. We've busted four myths around super consolidation.
