Six out of the top 10 categories relate to just two things. Can you guess what they are, and could you be cutting back? As a nation, Aussies aged 18 and over spent approximately $145 billion on lifestyle costs over a 12-month period, with the average...
Whether it’s finances or fitness, spending time on setting your goals can reap rewards. When it comes to the big things in life we all have our goals. Getting promoted at work. Educating the kids through school. Saving for a comfortable retirement. It’s important to aim high....
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...
A million dollars is a figure that’s often cited as the amount you need to retire. But while $1 million doesn’t go as far as it used to – it only goes slightly above the median house price in Sydneyi – for many people it still...
A healthy lifestyle is important for everyone. When we look after our physical health, we feel better too – fitter, more relaxed and better able to cope with things. This is especially important when you have a mental illness. There are lots of ways of being...
The vast majority of Australians have declared they would consent to a COVID-19 jab, as the first phase of Australia’s vaccination program begins on Monday. According to survey data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics, 73 per cent of Australians agreed or strongly agreed they...
To keep you and your family safe and healthy, it is important to remember that there are certain areas and items that are crucial to disinfect. This is even more important lately! Covid-19 has made us realise the importance of disinfecting properly, using chemicals to kill germs...
If cash flow is looking a tad grim this year, here are some ideas to up the presents under the tree, noting it’s the presence around it that really counts. We don’t need to list the events of 2020 to say it’s been a big one,...
Essential bills, savings accounts, Christmas gifts and exchange-traded funds appear to be the big winners from the latest round of tax cuts, new research has revealed. During the 2020 budget, it was announced that up to 11 million Australians will benefit from tax cuts, with more than...
The holiday season can certainly take a toll on your wallet. And it’s not entirely surprising; the season of giving is usually seen as the season of spending. The average Australian household is seen to set aside a $500 budget for gift-giving during the holiday...
He is also an accomplished presenter and educator
Co-authoring the popular investment book, Property vs Shares.