How much does life cost?
If you have ever struggled to find extra money to put towards investing, analyse where your money is going right now by recording your spending.
Read MoreHouse prices are drifting up
The Reserve Bank has been conspicuous by its absence. The cash rate has remained steady for well over a year, with recent statements from the board making it clear that the current settings aren’t changing any time soon.
Read MoreWill the GST-free going concern exemption be removed?
The Federal Government has recently announced that it will be removing the current GST free concession, which can apply in relation to the supply of going concerns, and replacing it with a ‘reverse charge’ mechanism.
Read MoreBusiness in Focus – Bingo Cleaning
This month’s Business in Focus is Bingo Cleaning.
We speak with owner, Sanka Gayawansha, on the recent startup of his new cleaning business and discuss its success and challenges he has overcome.
Read MoreTED Talks: Dilip Ratha – The hidden force in global economics: sending money home
In 2013, international migrants sent $413 billion home to families and friends – three times more than the total of global foreign aid (about $135 billion).
This money, known as remittances, makes a significant difference in the lives of those receiving it and plays a major role in the economies of many countries.
Economist Dilip Ratha describes the promise of these “dollars wrapped with love” and analyses how they are stifled by practical and regulatory obstacles.
Read MoreThe number one retirement question
How much will you need in retirement? This is perhaps the single most important question in terms of financial planning. Despite what many believe, it’s possible to figure out an answer.
Read MoreDon’t misconstrue “high risk” for a superannuation investment negative
A young person who chooses a superannuation investment option of “very low risk” could be up to $170,000 worse off in retirement than if they choose a “medium to high risk” option according to a poll.
Read MoreMost Australians not financially ready for retirement
Retirement may not be the proverbial promenade through paradise after all, with new research finding many Australians are entering their golden years underprepared and over-optimistic.
Read MoreClient in Focus – Alison Williams, McGrath Estate Agents
This month’s Client in Focus is local real estate agent, Alison Williams, from McGrath Estate Agents.
We speak with Alison on the success of her career and discuss her excitement about giving back to society.
Read MoreTED Talks: Bill & Melinda Gates – Why giving away our wealth has been the most satisfying thing we’ve done
In 1993, Bill and Melinda Gates took a walk on the beach and made a decision to give their Microsoft wealth back to society. In conversation with Chris Anderson, the couple talk about their work at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, as well as their marriage, their children, their failures and the satisfaction of giving most of their money away.
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