Money & Relationships

If you’re in a relationship, the number one factor that is going to affect your wealth accumulation is your partner, according to a Westpac survey done in March 2010.

You dont want to be the one saving and having your partner spending it.

Identify your partners needs and align you financial planning with both your needs. Explain the concepts to your partner.

Your financial success depends on the both of you agreeing to a common plan.

Utility One for all your Utilities

If you’re new to Australia, finding a place to rent or buy can be a daunting process. My wife and I took close to a month to find a place to rent when we first arrived in Perth. And once we got our place, we then had to call all the relevant utility agencies for water, gas, and electricity, to transfer the account to our name.

What we didnt know at that time was the existance of Utility One, a free one-stop shop for setting up all your utilities. Log on to http://www.utilityone.com.au/ and click the Connect Me button.

The process flow is as shown below. None of your personal information will be misused.

Their service is free and can be helpful when you’re new to Australia.

I am sure their making a profit somewhere down the line but as for now, their not charging us, their consumers. However, if you do find anything wrong with their service, do let me know in this blog.