Publications

The ‘Take Control’ series is produced by Abacus (Australian Mutuals) and can assist you in understanding a range of topics from buying a car to fraud prevention. Each booklet is outlined below. You can browse these booklets and decide which ones are right for you. To download a free PDF version, simply click on any publication.

Bricks & Mortar - a practical guide to buying property

Topics include:

Getting Started;  Finding the Right Home;  Borrowing; Choosing a Home Loan;   Buying the Property;  Important steps in buying property;  After Settlement; Considerations for the future;   Buying for investment; Practical guidance.

Golden Egg - a practical guide to wealth creation

Topics include:

Setting wealth creation goals; The role of budgeting and reducing debt; Investment basics; Cash; Fixed interest; Property; Shares; Derivatives; Superannuation; Borrowing to invest; Tax for investors; Making a Will; Powers of Attorney; Practical guidance.

Wheels - a practical guide to buying a car 

Topics include:

Getting Started; Finding the Right Car; Finance Options; Where to Buy? ; Important Steps in Buying a Car ; Protecting Your Investment; Practical Guidance.

Lock & Key - a practical guide to protecting yourself & your assets

Topics include:

Getting Started; Protecting yourself against fraud; Protecting yourself against hi-tech fraud; Protecting your assets; Insurance basics; Choosing the right insurance; Protecting yourself and your family; Practical guidance

Credit Wise - a practical guide to getting & managing credit 

Topics include:

Credit Basics; Budget Planner; The Right Loan for You; The Right Credit Card for You; The Lender’s Perspective; Choose a Lender; What a Lender must tell you; Financial Stress; Solving your debt problems; Bankruptcy is the last resort; Help is available; Practical guidance.

Dollars & Cents - a practical guide to budgeting & saving 

Topics include:

Where does my money go?;  Preparing your budget;   Budget Planner; Trim your spending; Debt isn’t always bad;  Credit Cards; Why save?;  Setting savings goals;  Start saving; Ways to help your savings grow; Compound interest; Practical guidance.