Unlike buying residential real estate, investing in commercial property is generally viewed as the territory of more seasoned, wealthy investors. However, as long as you’re willing to learn and put in the work, there’s no reason you can’t succeed when you venture into the world of commercial real estate. After all, if you can, diversifying […]
Retirement always seems to be far away; until it isn’t. Many retirees realise too late that they are running out of money much sooner than expected. Therefore, Australians planning for retirement need to reconsider their assumptions regarding how much planning they have to do and how much money they need to live comfortably in their […]
A tepid lift in retail sales suggests squeezed household budgets are keeping shoppers away from big-ticket items but consumers aren’t fully boycotting the shops just yet. Official retail sales rose a modest 0.2 per cent in February in line with consensus forecasts, down from a 1.8 per cent lift in January. The indicator, one of […]
Renters, single parents, women, students, the unemployed and people with a disability are the Australians most at risk of poverty, a new study has found. The Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS) partnered with the University of NSW to examine which groups were at risk of poverty in their lifetimes. The study found the depth […]
In Australia, the deposit barrier is a significant challenge for many people who wish to buy their own homes. Saving up for a deposit can be a daunting task, especially for first-time homebuyers. The good news is that there are various strategies and resources available to help you overcome the deposit barrier. Here are some […]
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. The […]
Even as children, people create this big picture in their minds — a reflection of how they envision their life to be. Whether your big picture is similar to what’s called the Australian Dream (home ownership as the key to a better life) or not depends a lot on your priorities and goals in life. Either way, […]
People strive hard to accomplish a variety of goals during their lifetime, although there’s nothing more significant than being able to spend quality time in the company of family, friends and loved ones. Indeed, investing in relationships gives depth and meaning to one’s life. However, in living, you also amass assets and liabilities along the […]
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