The automotive industry is not cutting carbon emissions fast enough and could blow its 1.5-degree climate target by as much as 75 per cent in 2050, new research warns. The Pathway Report, prepared by consulting firm Kearney, also found swapping petrol vehicles for electric cars would...
Being married may help prevent type 2 diabetes, regardless of whether the relationship is happy, research suggests. Previous studies have found that happy marriages confer a range of health benefits compared with being single, including a longer life, fewer strokes and heart attacks, less depression and...
The Australian share market has finished higher after US Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell doubled down on last week’s somewhat dovish rhetoric. The benchmark S&P/ASX200 index on Wednesday closed up 26 points, or 0.35 per cent, to 7,530.1, while the broader All Ordinaries finished 27.4 points...
While most people write wills, very few families discuss inheritance. Parents avoid discussing inheritance planning with their children due to the subject’s sensitivity. However, avoiding the conversation does more harm than good. For example, poor wealth management by heirs can lead to business collapse. Here are some reasons...
Risks such as accidents, calamities and medical emergencies can change your life, leaving you with debt and losses. For example, if a fire damages your home, you must use your savings to rebuild or seek help from friends and family if the house isn’t insured. Such uncertainties...
Are you the employee who eagerly waits for retirement day or one who fears it because they are not prepared? While there is no blueprint for a happy retirement, some actions can help increase the chances of having an enjoyable life after retirement. For example, you...