Category Archive for "Lifestyle"
What we can learn from Australia’s richest people
It seems like Australia’s billionaires are getting richer while the rest of us struggle with record-low wage growth. The recently released AFR Rich 200 list gives us some insight into what’s happening to the fortunes of Australia’s wealthiest individuals, and it...
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Plastic is not fantastic – here’s how to ditch it
Like your first kiss; car, job, love and heartbreak, chances are you’ll never forget your very first credit card. Not because of the dizzying high it gave, the sage wisdom it instilled or the thrilling sense of accomplishment you felt....
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Why you should be wary of one stop shops
Most people struggle to fit everything in to the time we have available to us each day. In fact, there are plenty of inventions that have promised to give us more time with our families by automating or simplifying...
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Should you go guarantor for your kids?
You’ve loved them, guided them and raised them ever since they were first placed into your arms as a little screaming ball of redness. And you’d do anything to give your kids the best possible start in their adult...
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Are you a worrier or a warrior?
There is a saying that is a useful one to adopt if you’re prone to worrying unnecessarily. It is, “Why don’t you save your worry until there is something to worry about?” It’s a useful mantra because sometimes in...
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Are you Raising Your Child to Sink or Soar? 10 Bad Habits That Will Sink Your Child
In a 2013 survey conducted by the Associated Press, they found that 80% of America’s adults struggle with joblessness, poverty, near-poverty or reliance on welfare for at least parts of their lives. While you may see yourself as good parents,...
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5 lessons I never learned at school… but should have
A top-notch education is a wonderful thing, but you’ll fall short of becoming a well-rounded grown up if you don’t realise lifelong learning lives beyond the classroom walls. I’ve received all the great scholastic opportunities afforded by our country’s...
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What you need to know about rentvesting
The “A-word” is in the headlines a lot lately isn’t it? When we say that, of course, we mean affordability. Would-be homeowners in Sydney and Melbourne are finding it increasingly difficult to get a foothold in the market. The great...
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How to make your children rich
It’s important to have rich children. There I said it. Now, before you tell me there are more important things in life, let me clarify what I mean. Rich children grow into adults who are wealthy, yes, but they’re also...
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How do I maintain my finances while on maternity leave?
There’s nothing quite as exciting as finding out that you’re pregnant, is there? In fact, you revel in the joy of bringing a new life into the world – but not long after realising you’re pregnant, financial reality sets in....
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