Exploring Australia on a budget: family-friendly destinations and ideas
12 September
Australia is a country of breathtaking natural beauty, rich history, and diverse landscapes, offering an endless array of family-friendly travel destinations. While the Land Down Under is known for its expansive wilderness and coastal charm,...[Read More]
Growing your own vegetables: a simple path to saving money and eating healthy
12 September
In recent years, the growing trend of cultivating your own vegetables has become increasingly popular. Whether it’s a backyard plot, a community garden, or even a small balcony container setup, growing your own food not only helps reduce grocery...[Read More]
Nomadic Freedom: How Retirees Are Funding Adventure and Staying Active on the Road
12 September
After years of dedicated work, countless hours spent behind a desk, or on the road, retirement for many Australians marks the beginning of a new chapter. No longer tied to the clock, retirees have the freedom to explore, create memories, and seek...[Read More]
Exploring different ways to invest: a guide to investment options
12 September
Investing is one of the most effective ways to build wealth and achieve long-term financial goals. However, with so many investment options available, it can be overwhelming to decide where to start. Whether you’re just beginning your investment...[Read More]
Life Insurance is an excellent option for protecting your family
12 September
For some people, a major reason for beginning to prepare for life’s ‘what if’ scenarios is starting a family. If your primary concern is taking care of your family, life insurance is an excellent option. It makes sure that your loved ones are...[Read More]
A tougher jobs market is becoming top concern playing on consumer minds
11 September
Fears of a tougher jobs market is starting to muscle out cost-of-living pain as the top concern playing on consumer minds. Less chatter about interest rate hikes, tax cuts and power bill rebates from state and federal governments has boosted...[Read More]
Investment markets and key developments – Weekly market update 6/09/24
11 September
Economic data over the week was mixed, but mostly in line with softening, but not collapsing economic activity. Markets were waiting for the official US August non-farm which came out on Friday as a guide to whether the Fed will be cutting by 25...[Read More]
Self-education expenses – can you claim them on your tax return?
11 September
You can claim a deduction for self-education expenses if the education relates to your employment activities. What are self-education expenses? Self-education expenses are the costs you incur when you: undertake courses at an educational...[Read More]
Foreign student cap will lower living standards: unis
11 September
Australians will suffer a lower standard of living if the government goes ahead with its proposed cap on international student numbers, the nation’s universities have warned. In a broadside against both sides of politics, Universities Australia...[Read More]
Power to the ‘energy underclass’ as Australia retools
11 September
Every household should be able to upgrade their home and reap the power bill savings for years to come, regardless of their economic status, a forum has been told. “This is about Australians taking back control of our power and our power bills,...[Read More]