MONEY & BILLS

Do you think you know enough about how to save money in Australia without busting a gut? If not, it is a good idea to start learning and becoming the money guru you’ve always wanted to be.

Deciding to change careers or finding a rewarding one depends on many factors. These include age, talents and work ethic. Choosing a dream career might seem daunting if you are at a crossroads in your life. Puzzling over the possibilities and weighing options can be overwhelming. Approximately 50% of people don’t succeed in finding their…

You’ve probably been taught that “money can’t buy happiness” – but is that really true? Nope. As it turns out, money can actually buy happiness – sometimes. How is that possible? It isn’t like you can just march into the local Woolworths store and toss a bundle of happiness in your shopping cart along with…

There are several documented ways to get rich. One of them is to work hard at a well-paying occupation, live beneath your means, save your money and invest it well.  What career path is the best one to take if you want to get rich? As it turns out, you can do almost any lucrative…

Byline author: Bessie Hassan Christmas is just around the corner and Aussies are tipped to spend $464 on presents alone, equivalent to $8.8 billion nationwide. Though it’s nice to spoil your loved ones, it can be deceptively easy to overspend during the festive season. Decorations, entertaining, gifts and food can all add up, and you…

When people think of saving, their first thought is to pull out a piggy or deposit money into a savings account. Or they might ask a friend how to invest in stocks or bonds, or get into buying real estate. But this isn’t the only way people can put their savings on steroids. Think outside…

  The finance industry – still bringing in the money   Since the global economy crashed in 2008, you would think that it has not been a happy time for the financial industry. Indeed, things have been difficult but this has not stopped the industry from getting large amounts of money from clients. It’s an…

If you’ve ever carried a heavy backpack up a hill, you’ll understand the feeling of having a debt collector on your back. If you feel weighed down by the dread of debt, don’t worry – you are not alone. Lots of Aussies are feeling the pinch. That’s because they’re throwing their hard-earned money into the…

If you live where winter temperatures drop below freezing for long periods of time, listen in. The risk of pipes freezing is a major concern. Professionals like the Plumbing Detectives, a busy plumber in Lane Cove, have seen this a thousand times. They’ve sent us a few suggestions to protect pipes from freezing up your…

Over the course of a lifetime we make some big purchases. From cars to holidays, we spend too much. Here are some money saving tips you can use for saving on three of the biggest ticket items. Car  Image Source  Buying a car is exciting but it can be expensive. The problem most of us…