Renovating your home to increase space and add value requires strategic planning, creativity, and a focus on key areas that potential buyers or valuers find appealing. Here are the top 10 tips to guide you through this process: Plan and Budget: Before embarking on any renovation, it’s crucial to have a clear plan […]
Navigating the complexities of personal finance is essential for anyone looking to secure their financial future, make sound investment choices, manage debt effectively, and plan for eventualities. This is particularly crucial in the context of female financial education, where the mantra “Money is power! Knowledge is power!” cannot be overstated. Women, traditionally underrepresented […]
Lifestyle embodies how people live, including their interests, habits, and priorities, influenced significantly by generational perspectives. Each generation—defined by its unique set of values, economic conditions, and technological advancements—has a distinct approach to lifestyle that encompasses youth culture, travel, work-life balance, health, wealth, friendships, and the principle of living within means. Generation Z […]
April Fools’ Day has a long and rich history of harmless trickery, and it can be very entertaining if you manage to fool your family or friends. However, if you’re gullible, April Fools’ Day may not be as much fun. Falling for false information or pranks on this day is understandable, given the day’s reputation […]
Baby boomers have taken to online shopping in droves while younger shoppers are cutting back amid cost-of-living pressures. An increasing number of parcels are also heading to regional and rural areas, fuelled by population growth since the COVID-19 pandemic began, according to Australia Post’s online shopping report. There was an 18 per increase in online […]
People are saving more than $1100 a year due to the increasing popularity of online shopping, with the biggest savings coming from growing competition in the market, a study has found. But research from consulting firm the Mandala Partners also found consumers could save almost twice as much if online shopping represented two in every […]
Traditional indicators such as GDP, unemployment rates, and inflation indicators are used to measure the health and performance of an economy. These are commonly used by economists and policymakers in gauging a country’s economic growth and stability. However, there are also more unconventional indicators that can provide insights into consumer behaviour and market trends. […]
Wealth, traditionally measured by the yardstick of financial resources, has undergone a paradigm shift, mirroring the evolving values of today’s society. The contemporary concept of wealth transcends the accumulation of money, recognising that a truly prosperous life is multidimensional, incorporating education, healthcare, job satisfaction, and the richness of social connections. In the broadened vista […]
Australians on social security are set to receive more money in their pockets when payments are indexed. Those on the age pension, disability support pension and carer payment will pocket an extra $19.60 for singles and $29.40 for couples combined each fortnight, come March 20. The maximum rate of the pension will go up to […]
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