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Ranking of the world’s best: Taking it personally
November 21, 2018
You may have read about the latest ranking of Australia as one of the best countries for retirees in terms of lifestyle and retirement-income systems. And you may have wondered what such rankings personally mean for you – apart from perhaps making you feel fortunate about where you live. After all, you are unlikely to...Read More
How to get a good credit score
November 21, 2018
Lenders look at your credit score or credit rating, which appears in your credit report, to work out if they should lend you money or give you credit. Here we explain how your credit score works and what you can do to improve it. What is a credit score? Your credit score is a number...Read More
Planning for the unplanned in retirement
November 12, 2018
It’s important to prepare for unexpected illness that could throw your retirement plans off course. When you close your eyes and think about retirement, what comes into your mind? Lounging on a pristine beach in the Whitsundays? Enjoying a croissant in a café on the Champs Elysees? Kitesurfing on the bay? If you’re approaching the...Read More
Would you like to retire by 40?
November 12, 2018
Many younger Australians are joining the Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE) movement. Is it right for you? When you’re starting out in the workforce and building your career, retirement can seem like a long way away. And with the age at which you can access your super and age pension creeping up—not to mention the...Read More
Most older Aussies say they’d prefer home care over a nursing home
November 12, 2018
While nearly nine in 10 say they have a preference, less than five in 10 have discussed their wishes with their family. What about you? According to a recent study by McCrindle, nearly 90% of Australians aged 50 and over said they’d prefer to live out their days in their own home, even though most...Read More
What are the 3 biggest living expenses for households?
November 5, 2018
We check out the three largest contributors to household spending in Australia and where people would source additional cash if living expenses rose. If you worked a full-time job in Australia in 1975, the average amount you would’ve earned a year was about $7,600, whereas today, that figure would be closer to $72,0001, according to...Read More
One memorable way to remember stuff
October 10, 2018
By Flying Solo contributor Lucinda Lions Have you ever said to yourself, “That’s a great idea, I don’t need to write it down,” only to regret your decision within 17.7 seconds? Here's a quick, easy way to remember names, numbers and everyday information. Is this you? Have you ever been driving along and tried to...Read More
Long running bull and the perils of market timing
September 13, 2018
As the US bull market enters its 10th year and reaches new record highs, more investors may be tempted to try their hands at market-timing. However, the reality is that even seasoned investment professionals rarely succeed in consistently choosing the best times to buy or sell stock. A few years ago, Vanguard's founder Jack Bogle...Read More
Do you know what’s hidden in your keyboard?
September 12, 2018
By Health Ambition contributor, Helen Sanders As a writer, there is nothing more important to me than a good keyboard. Seeing as I spend all of my time typing, a keyboard with crisp action makes my life a lot easier. Yesterday, I was typing at my usual hectic pace when my “S” key got stuck....Read More
Money mistakes you make in your 20s
September 12, 2018
See how you can work around common money traps so you've got cash today, tomorrow and in the future. In your 20s, you might be saving for an overseas trip, eyeing a new car, looking for your own pad, or simply trying to keep your wardrobe up-to-date, and have cash left over for Saturday night....Read More