Goal setting is one thing – achieving your goals is something else entirely. So what makes the difference between a goal that is achieved and one that falls by the wayside? Research has shown that people who achieve their goals are more likely to do so...
According to new research by consumer education website CreditSmart, more than 40 per cent of surveyed Australians said they would rely on credit to help them with their festive budget blowout this year. Asked whether they are likely to spend more than they budgeted for this...
The changes to our daily lives of late have caused us to reframe our views on ‘screen time’, an activity that now more than ever takes up a significant proportion of our day. However, as we spend more time online we are also spending more online...
More than $8 billion was spent between the two shopping holidays, according to NAB estimates. Australians spent over $8 billion at Australian retailers in the four days from Black Friday to Cyber Monday, based on transaction analysis by NAB. The spending splurge during the busy shopping period...
The explorer spirit is something that lies within us. For some, it is top of mind, and for others, it can be pushed back below the surface due to other competing priorities or circumstances in our lives. It is important for us to continually awaken the...
With the abundance of alcohol on offer, for many Australians end-of-year parties and holiday social events can become a trigger for overindulging in alcohol, says a psychiatric nurse and mental health expert. Wesley Hospital spokeswoman Sara Kenna said her hospital is already seeing an increase in...
Aussies are excited to get out and see the world again, and scammers are looking to take advantage. As excitement around the reopening of international borders continues to grow, Australian consumers are ripe targets for travel scammers. Speaking to nestegg, Wise head of compliance for APAC Genevieve...
In 2019, BloombergNEF released data that forecast the global mountain of used EV batteries will amount to 3.4 million by 2025, highlighting the importance of repurposing or recycling as more electrified cars reach the end of their useful life and start showing up at scrapyards. The good news is...
If so, you may wish to hold off until April 2022 - so you can benefit from the changes to the downsizer superannuation contribition rules which take effect on July 1st! Currently if you downsize your home and you are over age 65, then you (and...
Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt has this morning announced the news that Australia is officially 70 per cent of over-60s fully vaccinated, and the first vaccination rate is at 85.5 per cent. Since the rollout of vaccinations began, there have been more than 33 million COVID-19...
He is also an accomplished presenter and educator
Co-authoring the popular investment book, Property vs Shares.