Workers may be getting a little excited about the prospect of a tax cut in next week’s federal budget to help with their cost of living pressures, but new figures suggest it is retirees who may need a greater helping hand. Consumer confidence, according to one survey, has risen for three straight weeks heading into […]
Working Australians with disabilities should get fairer a pay deal after the Fair Work Commission ordered a new classification and wage structure to address the loopholes in the existing framework. Stakeholders and the federal government are expected to work together with the commission to develop the new wage framework within a “reasonable time” for supported […]
Renovating is one of the best ways for property owners to increase the value of their homes. If you’re looking to add value to your home, but don’t want to renovate every room, it can be difficult to decide where to start. Here are some ideas to help you decide which part of your property to […]
When you walk into a supermarket, the game begins between you and the sales/marketing team of that supermarket. Your goal is usually to get in and out with the groceries that you need. Whereas, their goal is to influence your buying in an attempt to get you to spend as much money as possible. Largely, […]
A new kitchen doesn’t have to cost the earth. Check out these savvy ideas for an updated kitchen with an old-fashioned price tag. If you want to modernise your kitchen but you’re concerned about the cost, don’t be dismayed. There are many ways to get a new kitchen without destroying your bank balance. Downgrade to […]
Raising a family can be one of your toughest, but most rewarding experiences. The decision to return to work after a given period may be due to one or a culmination of many factors. For example: The child reaches a certain age and you have more free time You want to fulfil your career aspirations The […]
In terms of the personal insurance process, prior to the recommendation of advice and subsequent formal insurance application, a great deal of time is spent conducting research into insurers (and their offerings). As it stands, numerous insurers operate in the personal insurance space. Whilst the insurer offerings can often be quite similar to one another in […]
When considering personal insurances, often you may first think about protecting your household financially from unexpected events (e.g. a passing, sickness or injury) that may occur to yourself; however, unfortunately unexpected events can also happen to your loved ones, which can have a similar result in terms of the financial impact on your household. Due […]
In our article, ‘Financial mindsets of the super wealthy’, we discuss that whilst on the path to financial freedom, occasionally it can be helpful to gain perspective along the way, by considering and then reflecting on the financial attitudes and behaviours of others. It’s this gained perspective that can sometimes allow us to look inwards […]
Many employees returning from summer holidays may be pondering a career change in the face of sluggish average wage growth. So what industries are predicted to be most in demand? National recruitment company Hays predicts data security and technology, human resources, social assistance, aged care and construction will be among the job hot spots in […]