Aussie Savvy Spender (Formerly Budget Tips, url change pending) came about after I created aoltfinancefixes.com (Now aoltsavvyspender.com) for soldiers transfering from British Armed Forces to the Australian Defence Force (ADF). My initial target audience was just 50+ people a year who were new to Australia’s financial/tax system and big companies.
While getting feedback developing that site it was noted several times that the information I was collating from dozens of locations into one helpful website could help so many others not in the ADF. So I created this shrunken down version and reworded it to be civilian friendly.
I hope it helps you, I am not a financial advisor or a tax agent. I am a serving soldier who came to Australia from the UK a decade ago after completing 22 years in the British Army. Everything in here is learned through research to improve my own, my families and friends quality of life.
I dont buy Big/Grand/Expensive things I dont need to impress people I dont know! I value financial freedom to enjoy life, travel and experiences over possessions or excess.
This website does not endorse or promote credit/loans/borrowing/finance or afterpay style companies.
Contact is via Facebook/Messenger only through Aussies Savvy Spender. This is a passion project born out of helping fellow soldiers and now all Aussies. I am not a qualified Tax Agent or Financial Adviser, to stay on the right side of ASIC, I cannot give guidance on specific or individual problems. Therfore I request you do not contact me with questions on personal or individual circumstances, they will not be responded to.
Any concerns about content are welcome to be discussed for update/correction, as are ideas for new pages. Things may change without my knowledge, I aim to keep information current and accurate and apologise if there is something wrong or out of date. Please present your concern with the most current version/PDF/link of ATO, ASIC, Money Smart etc policy or guidance to support your claim. Should we fail to agree on an edit (after my own tax agents review/advice) you can always report-issue-to-asic.
There is no intent to judge any person’s financial history or influence future investment planning. I do not provide tailored, strategic plans to meet specific individual goals. I am not affiliated with or rewarded by any Australian financial institution. However, some consumer links are to an affiliate, which means I may receive a commission if you subscribe. Any financial Information is not for profit, factual and general using hypothetical examples for consideration only. Qualified and registered financial advisors and tax agents can advise on individual circumstances. Savvy Spender refers to improving your day-to-day spending power through reducing costs for travel, goods and services.