If someone asked you to picture technology changing someone’s brain, what would you see? Chances are the first thing that’d come up would be sci-fi-style mind control beams. Perhaps you’d see robotic neurosurgeons at work (actually already a thing). Or maybe cyborg-like neural enhancements. The reality of the situation is a lot simpler. And possibly, […]
Buying a property together is a major relationship milestone. It’s right up there with opening a joint bank account, getting married, and even surviving your first major disagreement. It’s understandable that such a big milestone – and investment – can become highly emotionally charged. So whether you’re looking to buy your first home, a holiday […]
Risk is inherent in investing and there is no one size fits all approach to managing and dealing with risk. What keeps you awake at night might be well within someone else’s comfort level. The central principal of investing is the higher the risk of a particular investment, the higher the possible return. Of course […]
One fact of life is certain, we don’t stay young forever. As we grow older, everyday tasks can become tiresome; we suffer inevitable aches and pains and often have difficulty remembering things. But the ageing process should be seen as a privilege. We have retirement to look forward to, access to good healthcare and the […]
To help reduce credit card balances, many people turn to balance transfer credit cards. While these cards can help you reduce your debt, they do catch people out from time to time. In this article, we’ll flag some common pitfalls and discuss the right way to use these cards. The pitfalls First things first: let’s […]
Tradies are made of pretty tough stuff, but like the rest of us, they’re only human. Here we pinpoint the main risks they face and how they could protect themselves. While tradies make up less than one-third (30%) of Australia’s workforce, they represent over half (58%) of serious claims for workers’ compensation, according to Safe […]
The chilly winter months mean families are set to spend more time together indoors – here are a few ideas to keep the kids busy and entertained. For many families, the arrival of winter can be a stressful experience. The cold, wet weather means less time playing footy in the garden and more time together […]
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 […]
