We check out the three largest contributors to household spending in Australia and where people would source additional cash if living expenses rose. If you worked a full-time job in Australia in 1975, the average amount you would’ve earned a year was about $7,600, whereas today,...
Spending more than what you intended on is a familiar scenario for many people entertaining kids, whether that’s at the movies (you swear you’re bringing your own Maltesers and drink next time), or sporting events (where you often fork out more on hot chips than...
It may be the race that stops the nation, but it’s also an annual event that amplifies potentially destructive habits that wreak havoc on our overall wellbeing, according to a clinical psychologist. Dr Yuliya Richard, a clinical psychologist who specialises in impulsivity, said Australians need to...
Snags sizzling on the BBQ, fresh-cut grass and a hint of sunscreen. Australia is the sunniest continent on earth. Whatever the season – summer, winter, autumn or spring – we're blessed with the kind of weather that makes Australia the envy of others; famous for our affinity with the...
You may be keen to go wherever the wind takes you, or you might be a plan-to-the-hour type of traveller. There are benefits to both styles. Travellers often fall into two categories—the planned and the unplanned—and more than likely, you already know which of the two...
Living on your own has many advantages. You don’t have to worry about tidying up after someone else, how to deal with a noisy flatmates or other people’s unhygienic habits. But there are also a few important things to consider if you’re ready to make...
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With accumulated HECS debt, a difficult job market and volatile global economy, Millennials face an uncertain financial future. The generation of young adults aged 18 to 34 lack the financial freedom of their elders, as their share of Australia’s wealth has stagnated in recent years....
One fact of life is certain, we don’t stay young forever. As we grow old everyday tasks become tiresome, we suffer inevitable aches and pains and often have difficulty remembering things. But the ageing process should be seen as a privilege. We have retirement to...
He is also an accomplished presenter and educator
Co-authoring the popular investment book, Property vs Shares.