Shopping for online bargains this Black Friday weekend? Make sure it’s the real deal
23 November
Consumers are being warned to watch out for scam websites impersonating high-profile Australian retailers when shopping online this Black Friday, Cyber Monday sale weekend (24-27 November 2023). The National Anti-Scam Centre has detected a...[Read More]
Managing Debt: A Strategic Approach to Financial Wellness
23 November
Confronting debt can be an overwhelming and stressful experience. Balancing daily living expenses while keeping up with loan repayments is a challenging task that can affect both your financial and emotional well-being. Nevertheless, with a...[Read More]
Creating a better business with cloud accounting
23 November
Does your company still use desktop software or spreadsheets for accounting tasks? If so, then it could be time to upgrade to a cloud-based accounting system. In comparison to on-premises solutions, cloud accounting for small businesses offers...[Read More]
Embracing the new chapter of caring for a loved one
23 November
Caring for an elderly family member is a journey that encompasses both the heart and the home. When the time comes for a loved one to move into an aged care facility, the dynamics of care and communication evolve, presenting new challenges and...[Read More]
Oliver’s insights – nine key things for successful investing
22 November
Key points – Successful investing is not always easy and can be stressful. Even in good times. For this reason, it’s useful for investors to keep a key set of things in mind. – The nine key things are: make the most of compound interest;...[Read More]
Investment markets and key developments – Weekly market update 17/11
22 November
Global share markets mostly rose again over the last week helped in particular by good US news on inflation adding to confidence that interest rates have peaked. For the week US shares rose 2.2%, Eurozone shares gained 3.3% and Japanese shares...[Read More]
Reduce car trips and get fitter, happier, study shows
22 November
Australians are happier, more active, less stressed and better connected to their communities when they replace car trips with alternative modes of transport, a study has revealed. But the research, conducted for Uber, also found households faced...[Read More]
Aussies stick with old passwords despite new hacks
22 November
One in three Australians have had their passwords stolen but almost as many are still using the same details across multiple accounts, according to research from Google Australia. The tech giant revealed findings from its study on Monday, which also...[Read More]
Subdued 2024 for property as rate pain hits home
22 November
Lacklustre growth or even a mild correction in Australia’s housing market has been forecast for 2024 by a key property analyst based on the belief higher interest rates will really start to bite. SQM Research’s managing director Louis...[Read More]
Australians delaying doctor visits due to rising costs
22 November
The number of Australians delaying a necessary visit to their doctor has doubled, as increasing costs weigh on their hip pockets. Analysis released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics on Tuesday found seven per cent of Australians who needed to...[Read More]
Online safety change on the cards to protect children
22 November
Internet platforms would have to consider the best interest of children when designing their services under new changes to online safety laws Under the changes to the basic online safety expectations, platforms would also have to crack down on...[Read More]
Warning for DIY home renovators
22 November
Renovators are being reminded of the hazard of a deadly material found in one in three houses. About 4000 people die each year from cancer and other asbestos-related diseases – three times the national road toll. In the lead up to the 20th...[Read More]
Quality is what people remember
16 November
Like other well-known fashion houses that have stood the test of time, Gucci is an iconic brand that has always been focused on quality. From the leather bags they made for saddles in the 1920s to the clothes and accessories the brand is known for...[Read More]
Resistance Training on a Budget? Build a Home Gym
16 November
While most people are aware of the importance of regular aerobic exercise, the significance of resistance training (aka weight or strength training) is often overlooked. It’s recommended that adults engage in at least two 20- to 30-minute...[Read More]
Renter’s insurance – it’s good for both tenants and landlords
16 November
If you live in a residential building or apartment complex, it’s natural for certain fears to cross your mind. For example, if a fire accident or flooding occurs through no fault of your own, who pays for the replacement of your possessions that...[Read More]