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6 ways to stay well in retirement
November 25, 2019
A fulfilling retirement isn’t just about money, it’s about staying healthy, active and connected So much of preparing for retirement is about the dollars and cents. Working out whether a transition to retirement strategy works for you. Deciding which type of income stream is appropriate to deliver the right balance between income and capital gain....Read More
Three key ingredients to improve your odds of outperformance
November 19, 2019
Is there a special recipe equity investors can follow to outperform the returns from the broader market? Based on the latest performance scorecard of Australian active investment managers released in September by S&P Dow Jones Indices, if that recipe does exist, most professional portfolio managers don't have it. The SPIVA Australia Scorecard covering the year...Read More
10 Morning Habits Damaging your Health
November 11, 2019
The first things we do each morning set the tone for the entire day ahead. If we awake tired and stressed, versus energized and ready to take on the day, most likely that feeling will stick with us throughout the rest of the day, affecting more than just our mood. That’s seven chances each week...Read More
Holiday Debt Regret: How to Avoid it
November 4, 2019
One thing that's guaranteed to leave you feeling on top of the world, is a holiday. That’s until, along with the plane descending towards home, you sink into the beginnings of holiday debt regret. Even thinking about getting an Uber from the airport leaves you in a state of panic about dwindling your funds further....Read More
How to stop freaking out about speaking in public
October 28, 2019
The first rule of being a good public speaker is understanding it doesn't come naturally, says public speaking coach Andrew Griffiths. Here's how to overcome that. According to this study people prefer the idea of death to speaking in front of a crowd of strangers. Gulp. Seems a bit drastic, doesn’t it? But as entrepreneur,...Read More
World’s Best Beaches 2019: The Votes Are In
October 28, 2019
How would you like to laze on one of the world’s best beaches for your next getaway? Voters in this year’s TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards ranked Australia’s Manly and Surfers Paradise beaches among the top 25. However, it’s these five dazzling stretches of sand that won the most sun-loving hearts. 5. Grace Bay Beach, Turks...Read More
Tips on how to save money and how to budget
October 28, 2019
Planning can help you reach your savings goal sooner. Do you want to save money for the future? Saving money is a process, and it helps to have a plan and budget to reach your financial goals. If you’re looking for ways to save money, these budgeting and money saving tips could help you reach...Read More
Our Essentials to Get Through the Workday
October 21, 2019
Say goodbye to sugar cravings, ‘hangry’ crashes and distracting thoughts through your workday with some of our favorite workday recipe essentials! We like to think we are pretty good at snacking in the Food Matters HQ; Find a healthy array of snacks stashed in our draw, and the weekly shopping list always including carefully thought...Read More
Myth busting: the cost of setting up renewable energy in a home
October 21, 2019
Market research indicates the average Australian home has 17 connected devices; ‘smart’ devices in the internet of things that offer everything from efficiency to safety, convenience and entertainment.1 Renewable energy devices – behind the meter, on the roof and in your pocket – are the next frontier, offering real savings and the potential to power...Read More
How to procrastinate: nine tips from a pro
October 14, 2019
Having studied my own habits – in between randomly browsing infographics, social media and videos of classic newsreader bloopers – I’ve compiled a set of sure-fire principles on how to get less done in more time. 1. Hit the inbox first thing every morning, definitely Unquestionably, an hour attending to random promotions, LinkedIn requests and...Read More