My alarm is set to the song "Happy" by Pharrell Williams. It’s impossible to not smile when this song plays. This, combined with the other habits below, set the tone for a productive, happy and healthy day. 1. Drink A Glass Of Water As Soon As You Wake Up This rehydrates your body, revs up...Read More
When share market volatility rises, more investors would make the mistake of concentrating too much on short-term movements in share prices. Yet investors should never overlook that share-market returns are from both capital growth and dividends. Historically, dividends have made up a large proportion of the total returns from Australian shares. Post-GFC dividend rewards An...Read More
While nearly half are sad to see their children move out, nine in 10 say they’re travelling more, with some even making cash from the extra space at home. It’s usually inevitable your kids are going to grow up and one day move out of home. And, while research shows that women are generally more...Read More
By Flying Solo contributor Karen Valadares All praise to the internet for making it easier to work on the go! It still amazes me that carrying around a laptop and a phone allows us to manage our businesses while travelling long term. But adopting this dreamy lifestyle needs a bit of planning to make it...Read More
Many parents approach the topic of money differently, but could your way of doing things influence your kids’ success? The majority of Aussie mums and dads recognise that they’re accountable when it comes to shaping their children’s perspective around money matters. A recent report published by the Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA), revealed parents...Read More
Until recently, Australian house prices have marched upward so steadily that buying a house, while pricey, was rather predictable. That perception changed over the last year, as house prices fell 8.1 per cent in Sydney and 5.3 per cent in capital cities. It’s a healthy reminder that whether you are buying or selling, real estate,...Read More
Billions of dollars in super contributions go unpaid every year, so if you’ve never checked your super account before, now might be a good time. Recently a girlfriend posted on social media that she was owed over $10,000 in super from a former boss, who had since shut up shop (money she may never see...Read More
A year may not seem like a long time, but a lot can happen in 365 days. Since last February, you may have changed jobs, received a raise, gotten married or divorced, brought home a baby or had one of your kids move out of home. A yearly financial checkup can ensure that your financial...Read More
Getting married is an exciting time but, with so many things to think about, it can be easy to put off thinking about how you will manage your money together after your wedding day. Taking time before you say "I do" to agree on how you will deal with your finances as a married couple...Read More
Ever wondered what retired Australians wish they’d done differently earlier in life? Find out more here. Life is a series of moments. The day you get married. The day you take the keys to your first home. The day your child comes into the world. The day you wake up retired for the first time....Read More
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