If your bank balance is looking a bit dreary, chances are what’s in your super fund could come as welcome news. See how you fare against others your age. If you’re like 56% of young Aussies, you probably couldn’t say exactly how much money you have in super, but according to the Association of Superannuation...Read More
Aussies are throwing out a massive $8 billion worth of edible food every year. Did you know approximately one in every five bags of groceries bought in Australia gets tossed out, with $8 billion worth of edible food ending up in landfill every year1? We check out the cost of food waste for the average...Read More
What impact do factors like your weight, age and smoking status have on your ability to buy life insurance? ‘Sneaky smokers’ can breathe a sigh of relief – just because you’ve got an unhealthy habit or two, it doesn’t necessarily mean you can’t get insurance. This list reveals the answers to those awkward questions you...Read More
Get up to speed with the government subsidies you may be able to claim in 2019 before the kids go back to school. With 2019 now in motion, many parents and carers are probably looking at how they’ll cover school fees for the year ahead, not to mention other costs, which might include things like...Read More
You'll never look at the humble banana the same way again after discovering the many health benefits and reasons to add them to your diet. They can help to combat depression, make you smarter, cure hangovers, relieve morning sickness, protect against kidney cancer, diabetes, osteoporosis, and blindness. Plus they can even cure the itch of...Read More
Whatever your age, if you’re thinking of dabbling in investments like shares, managed funds or cryptocurrencies, here are a few things to steer clear of. You might be looking to invest your money in something (whether it be shares, manage funds or cryptocurrencies, such as bitcoin) for a variety of reasons. You may have money...Read More
If you look at the statistics, it takes the majority of Australians a little over three and a half years on average to save for a deposit on a first home1 If you’re thinking about, or aren’t far away from, putting some money down on that place of your dreams, we look at some of...Read More
From Port Stephens to Port Hedland, Australia teems with beautiful golf courses. Better still, most are easily accessible to the general public. For some travellers, golf clubs are the first item to be packed when taking a break. The accessibility and wide variety of Australian courses ensures that playing golf when on holidays is a...Read More
There may be ways you could adjust your budget to help pay the bills As living costs continue to rise, many Australians are finding it tough to make ends meet. Here are five red flags that mean you may need to review your personal finances. 1. You find it hard to pay for emergencies The...Read More
Women face big challenges when it comes to saving for super. Often they earn less than men and take breaks from work to care for children and parents, all of which plays a role in reducing super contributions and investment earnings. This can add up to a big difference at retirement. Women nearing retirement (age...Read More
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