While the job market booms in country Australia, workers are hard to find amid chronic shortages of housing and childcare. The Regional Australia Institute think tank warns the bush is falling further behind as supply of workers, particularly medical professionals and carers, does not keep up...
As a homeowner, you’re likely aware of the increasing costs associated with household energy consumption. This is why cutting down on energy use can mean big savings. In addition to the financial benefits, reducing electricity use can help to decrease your environmental impact by making...
Striving for financial independence is an important goal for many people, as it helps them focus and create concrete plans for their desired outcomes. However, what happens after you achieve financial independence or FI? Some actually find it difficult to transition from the achievement phase to the...
All successful businesses depend on a solid and dependable structure. While you can always work it out as you go, improvisation in the business world is inefficient, highly risky, and likely to lead to failure. Getting the right systems in place from the start is...
Use this checklist to review the health of your super in 5 easy steps. Why you should review your super Your super is one of the biggest assets you’ll accumulate in your lifetime. However, many Australians think they don’t need to worry about their super until retirement. Some...
Wages have responded to the tight labour market, rising 3.7 per cent annually in the March quarter. On a quarterly basis, the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ wage price index lifted 0.8 per cent. ABS acting head of prices statistic Leigh Merrington said annual wage growth was at...