One in 10 Australians are supplementing their income. Erika Munoz and Lucerito Farrell from Sydney’s Rozelle are among the millions of Australians turning to the sharing economy to earn extra income. The half-sisters have a pet-sitting business, Petsisttars that is bringing in about $1200 a month. Munoz, 32, works full-time in software sales, while Farrell, […]
Too cold. Too dark. Too damp. Well, at least that’s how you might justify not exercising as winter creeps in. Here are some fun, low intensity ideas to keep fit. When you’re lacking motivation it’s easy to think of a million different excuses not to exercise. Especially once the days get shorter and colder. However, […]
Don’t be discouraged. Sure, tightened lending means home loans are becoming harder for some to get, but it’s not all bad news. That’s because there’s also reduced competition from investors, housing prices are falling, and clearance rates are too, making it much more of a buyer’s market than in years gone by. So let’s take […]
It’s official, a de-cluttering spree is sweeping the country, and Aussies are favouring a minimalist look over homes packed with possessions. This gives us an opportunity, to turn our culled items into cash. While the organising, agonising and piling can take time, selling your things can take no time at all! Garage sales and lemonade […]
The end-of-financial-year period isn’t really a time most people relish, but it does offer an excellent opportunity to review your finances and possibly free up funds for more important and enjoyable pursuits. Below we’ll show you, in five easy steps, how to streamline the income tax return process and possibly free up funds for the […]
Did you hear that the flu vaccine makes you sick? Or that it weakens your immune system? Sorry to say – you heard wrong. In the lead up to winter there’s a lot of chatter about whether or not it’s worth getting the flu vaccination. But rather than basing your decision on a misinformed comment, […]
Why Life Insurance? A Life Insurance policy can give you confidence your family will be provided for in the event of your death, or if you are diagnosed with a terminal illness. The right insurance may be able to take care of your debts so that your family is not shouldered with repayments, allowing them […]
Exercise can be incredibly beneficial for the body, but it’s also great for the mind. So what are you waiting for? Get moving! We all know the feeling – that buzzy, warm glow we get after exercise. Whether it’s a gentle jog, playing footy with the kids or lifting a personal best, exercising makes us […]
At what point does the amount of ‘stuff’ we have in our lives start becoming problematic? Spending the entire day organising his garage instead of playing in the backyard with his son was the catalyst for Joshua Becker to de-clutter. Now the founder of the Becoming Minimalist website and author of several books on decluttering, Becker […]
With costs of living on the rise and wage growth stagnating, it’s not hard to see why Australian households are increasingly feeling the pinch.i In fact, a recent Ubank survey revealed 59% of Aussies admit their current financial situation causes them stress or loss of sleep.ii Even in the oft-labelled ‘Lucky Country’, this is a worrying statistic. […]
