Top 10 Strategies to Boost Brain Power and Enhance Mental Agility
2 May
Keeping your mind sharp and agile is crucial for managing the demands of daily life and work, enhancing problem-solving skills, and ensuring long-term mental health.Ā Ā Here are the top ten tips for sharpening your mind: Ā Exercise Regularly:...[Read More]
Top holiday destinations to visit for young families
2 May
Everyone can find something to enjoy in Australiaās many towns and natural wonders, from kiddie explorers and beach-loving teenagers to culture-hungry adults and foodies of all ages. Good thing there are plenty of places to see and experience in...[Read More]
Progress on scams but social media urged to do more
2 May
Australia is finally making inroads on scam losses yet the battleground is shifting, with social media grifts an increasingly frequent and costly problem. While the nation recorded its first annual fall in losses to fraudsters in seven years, based...[Read More]
Investment markets and key developments ā Weekly market update 26/4/24
2 May
Global shares rose over the last week recovering some of their losses from prior weeks helped by no further escalation in the Israel/Iran conflict and solid profit results in the US.Ā However, the gains were limited by inflation and interest rate...[Read More]
Push for gender-based wage rise to help close pay gap
2 May
Workers in caring jobs and other feminised sectors should get a nine per cent wage rise, the peak union body says, as issues over equality were in sharp focus after a weekend of protests over violence against women. The Australian Council of Trade...[Read More]
Oliverās insights The art of happiness ā economics and the āhedonic treadmillā
2 May
Key points ā Despite a big rise in GDP per person, surveyed measures of happiness have been flat to falling in the US and Australia. ā Younger people in the US, Canada, Australia and NZ are the least happy age group. This is a major change from...[Read More]
Australians distrust use of AI in news content
2 May
Australians distrust news articles that have been written by generative artificial intelligence even as media companies increasingly turn to the emerging technology. Generative artificial intelligence (AI) technology first burst into the Australian...[Read More]
Electric and hybrid vehicles racing ahead in the āburbs
2 May
Drivers in outer city suburbs are increasingly ditching petrol for electric and plug-in hybrid cars and taking advantage of tax breaks to make the switch. An analysis by the National Automotive Leasing and Salary Packaging Association released on...[Read More]
Small business tips when using a tax professional
1 May
Are you running a busy small business? It might make it easier for you to have a tax professional help you with your tax obligations. You can also find information yourself, for example through theĀ ATO websiteĀ andĀ ATO CommunityExternal...[Read More]
Quantum computing bid receives billion-dollar boost
1 May
One of the worldās most powerful quantum computers will be made in Australia as the federal and Queensland governments set aside nearly $1 billion for the venture. The investment in tech company PsiQuantum is part of the governmentās...[Read More]
With Love and Legacy: Guiding Our Aging Parents with Compassion and Care
25 April
Watching a parent age and come to terms with their diminishing independence is a profound and emotional journey, one that blends love, duty, and at times, uncomfortable pragmatism.Ā Ā As children, the shift from being cared for to caring for is a...[Read More]
Steps to building an emergency fund & why do you need one
25 April
Life is unpredictable, and financial surprises can arise when you least expect them. This is where an emergency fund comes in. This financial safety net is designed to cover unexpected expenses, like car repairs or medical bills, or provide support...[Read More]
Ensuring Harmony and Legality: The Critical Role of Legal Advice in Family Estate Planning
25 April
Estate planning is a crucial but often challenging aspect of managing familial wealth and assets, particularly as parents age. The process involves making decisions about how to allocate assets such as businesses and property among siblings, which...[Read More]
Getting your pet ready when going on a holiday
25 April
Are you getting ready for a long-awaited holiday? You probably have plenty of preparation and planning to do, especially if you have pets.Ā Ā Whether taking your pet with you or leaving it with a trusted caregiver, there is still much to take care...[Read More]
āJam packed with loveā: the story of the Anzac biscuit
25 April
Young digger Paul Teesdale Smith wrote to his girlfriend from Gallipoli, describing care packages filled with biscuits, peanuts, butterscotch, cigarettes and socks. āItās wonderful how little things, no matter what they are, break the...[Read More]