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Budgeting and cash flow management — Setch Group

“People say that money isn’t the key to happiness, but I always figured that if you had enough money, you can have a key made.”  Joan Rivers, comedian

Whether you’re looking to save for future goals, reduce debt or simply manage your day-to-day finances better, our expert advice will empower you to achieve financial success.

Find out how we can help you become a pro with cash flow management by booking a consultation with us today.

It’s never too late to start taking your finances seriously.

Budgeting and cash flow management are key aspects of happiness in life as they involve being able to pay for the things that you need and want for yourself and your family, while building capital for investment. By building capital for future investments, you’ll be in a better position to generate returns that improve your budgeting and cash flow management.

Budgeting involves examining your income to see how it is currently spent and invested. This puts you in a more informed mindset, enabling you to make decisions about how you want it to be spent and invested. Cash flow management looks at your income and expenses and may involve strategies that increase income through superannuation and investment and reduce expenses through budgeting.
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Budgeting advice — is it worth it?

When was the last time you did some budgeting to really understand where your income is being spent? It is important for all of us to seek budgeting advice periodically so we understand where our income is being spent and invested. A Setch financial advisor can assist you with budgeting and cash flow management by helping you develop bespoke and customised cash flow management strategies.

The earlier you start budgeting and implementing cash flow management strategies, the quicker you can build capital for investment and wealth accumulation. The objective of budgeting advice is to develop an ability to generate a healthy cash flow that can be invested to generate returns.

These returns can then be used to increase income and help you unlock the life you want.

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Master your finances with cash flow management with Setch Group

When you obtain advice for budgeting, it can be quite surprising and confronting to see where your money is going. Rest assured, Setch Group is here to help you make smarter choices so that you can feel empowered with your finances.

Get in touch with the Setch Group financial advisors for a non-obligation consultation.

Case studies

Superannuation and Debt Management

Robert is 59 years old and single. He earns over $150,000 but still has a mortgage, a car loan and personal debt, and is somewhat exposed to rising interest rates.

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Mortgage, Investments and Insurance

Costa and Susan have two children and are in their early thirties. They have a mortgage and surplus savings, they are looking for ways to accumulate wealth and want to consider insurance.

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Retiring Early

Matthew is 49 years old and has children from a previous relationship. He has a house, a car, a boat and a motorbike but a low super balance.

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Portfolio Construction and Wealth Management

Peter and Aisha are in their 40s. Peter is in the construction industry but has not been happy with the performance of his superannuation. He notices that many of the large superannuation funds have investments in office buildings and is curious how infrastructure projects will perform financially as interest rates rise and the risks of these assets classes.

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Investments and Superannuation in the context of Relationship Separation

Sandra is 52 years old and has recently separated from her partner. Sandra owns a house with a mortgage from a previous relationship, and she owns a property with her recent ex-partner, and is looking for guidance in relation to the financial aspects of the separation and how to manage her investments and superannuation.

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Insurance and Wealth Accumulation

Robin and Noa have two young children and are 40 years old. Robin earns close to $90,000 and Noa earns close to $160,000. They have a mortgage and a personal loan, with monthly savings of about $750.

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Financial advice for Blended Families

Weng and Karen are 62 years old and 54 years old respectively and have non-dependent children from previous relationships. They have been divorced.

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Financial Advice for Young Families

Patrick is a devoted father with a young family. He has a solid income and wants his superannuation to work hard for his family’s future. Like many Australians, his superannuation contributions are directed to a fund selected by his employer, which includes basic insurance arrangements. Patrick's scenario is common for people with growing families.

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Wealth Accumulation including Ethical, Sustainable and Governance Investing

Thao is in her late twenties and single. She recently bought an apartment but is renting, and has an interest in wealth accumulation with an ESG theme. Further, one of her friends was in an accident and did not have insurance in place.

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Insurance

Brydon is 37 years old and has been working in the mining industry and contributing to a default superannuation fund offered by his employer. His family circumstances have changed significantly since he started working, in that he has a partner and two children.

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Frequently asked questions

Starting a budget begins with understanding your income and expenses. Track your spending for a month, categorise your expenses, and set realistic goals. Our team can guide you through creating a budget that fits your lifestyle and financial goals.

Budgeting is a powerful tool in managing and reducing debt. It helps you allocate funds strategically to pay off debts faster while ensuring you can still save and invest for the future. We can assist in devising a budget that prioritises debt repayment efficiently.

Absolutely. A well-planned budget identifies potential savings areas and helps you set aside funds regularly for emergencies, investments, and future plans, contributing to overall financial resilience and growth.

We recommend reviewing your budget regularly, at least quarterly or when your financial situation changes. This ensures your budget remains aligned with your current income, expenses, and financial objectives. Our team is here to help adjust your budget as needed to keep you on track towards your financial goals.

Our other services

Superannuation Investment and Portfolio Construction

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Superannuation and Wealth Accumulation

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Debt Management

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Pre-Retirement Planning

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