How changes in interest rates affect retirees and first-home buyers
Interest rates in Australia have a significant impact on the economy, with effects felt by a range of individuals, including retirees and first-home buyers.The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) sets the …
If you’re investing in real estate for resale, you need to know what types of renovations to prioritise. This can help your property create some buzz in the market, with a price you can easily justify …
Five biggest logistical challenges facing small businesses
Running a small business is certainly not for everyone – the long days (and weeks), potential staff issues, not to mention BAS statements – though many owners wouldn’t have it any other way.Still, the …
Your cover is designed to be flexibleAs your life changes and your responsibilities expand, your life insurance should expand with it. And if you’re thinking that sounds like a lot of effort, think ag …
How to prepare a succession plan for the sale of your small business in 2023
For many of Australia’s army of small business owners, keeping their operations running profitably in the here and now is usually the most pressing priority.Preparing for the next step – selling or tr …
Car subscription service geared to shake up transport
Drivers will be encouraged to “subscribe” to their next car rather than purchasing it in a new push from one of a growing number of vehicle-sharing platforms in Australia.Kinto, an offshoot of Toyota, …
Renters urge Greens to push for bigger housing fund
Renters are urging the Greens not to give into Labor’s proposed $10 billion housing fund.“We need the Greens to refuse to compromise on this, unlike how they’ve compromised on the safeguarding (sic) m …
Coping with Economic Downturn: How to Survive a Recession Recent predictions that Australia could be headed for a recession in 2023, combined with surging inflation and ongoing interest rate hikes, ar …
What Are the Top Five Leadership Skills That Make a Great Leader?
Being viewed or referred to as a ‘leader’ or ‘future leader’ in any establishment is a major sign of how well-regarded you are as an employee. However, while a leader may or may not be a manager, bein …
Even as children, people create this big picture in their minds — a reflection of how they envision their life to be. Whether your big picture is similar to what’s called the Australian Dream (home ow …
We Need To Talk: Bringing Up The Divorce Conversation
If you are in a loveless and miserable marriage, you might consider divorce to regain happiness.While the divorce process has complexities that might put you off the topic, you can get past the challe …
People strive hard to accomplish a variety of goals during their lifetime, although there’s nothing more significant than being able to spend quality time in the company of family, friends and loved o …