Australian households plan to spend $85 billion on home energy upgrades over the next five years, a study has found, averaging more than $8300 per home. But renters and younger Australians could miss out on the trend, with both groups budgeting significantly less for home improvements. PropTrack...
Superannuation can be easy to overlook. For many Australians, it simply appears as another line on a payslip — money being set aside for a future that may still feel a long way away. But over time, superannuation has the potential to become one of your...
For many people, an accountant is someone they speak to once a year, hand over a collection of documents to, and hopefully receive a tax refund from shortly afterwards. But good accounting advice can offer much more than completing an annual tax return. Whether you run a...
Retirement means different things to different people. For some, it is the chance to travel, spend more time with family or finally pursue hobbies that were pushed aside during a busy working life. For others, it is about slowing down, enjoying greater freedom and feeling...
Estate planning is something many people put off, often because it feels like an issue for later in life. In reality, estate planning is less about age and more about making sure the people, assets and responsibilities that matter to you are properly looked after. The...
There is a window in life that is easy to miss. Your children may be getting older, your career may finally be giving you a little more freedom, and your parents may still be healthy enough to travel. For a few precious years, three generations can...
Whether it’s with family members, friends, co-workers or a romantic partner, maintaining healthy relationships is crucial to one’s happiness and personal growth. Moreover, social connections affect one’s health and ability to manage stress. And since maintaining healthy relationships is so important, it’s crucial to know about...
Building strong money habits early can set children up for a lifetime of smart financial decisions. It all starts with simple lessons in saving, spending, and valuing what matters most. Top 5 tips to motivate kids to save Help Them Set a Clear Goal Saving is much easier...
Cleaning up and organising your living area may seem daunting. However, by embracing these nine straightforward principles, you can cultivate an orderly and serene environment. Seek Inspiration Find your muse in decluttering champions like Marie Kondo. Explore books or TV shows that resonate with your cleaning aspirations, using...
Australians are “furious” about inflation and it will take the nation years to fully get on top on higher post-pandemic living costs, the Reserve Bank’s deputy governor says. Ahead of the central bank’s meeting later this month on interest rates, Andrew Hauser said inflation remained too...