Australia has one of the highest rates of share ownership in the world. According to an ASX Australian Investor Study, approximately 37 per cent of Australian adults hold shares either directly (31 per cent) or indirectly (7 per cent derivatives and 11 per cent invest in other on-exchange investments), making us a country with one of…
These handy hints can help you hit the road with absolute faith in your home on wheels. Whether you’re buying a TV, a house, or a caravan, there are always questions you need to ask and answer before you purchase. If these questions go unanswered, it can lead to problems, regrets, and inconveniences. Worse yet,…
Instead of signing yourself up for guilt, why not spend this January getting to know yourself and work towards making business management changes that will have a lasting, positive impact? Are you already jaded by the thought of another January spent making resolutions for your business that you know you won’t keep? Maybe you need…
There are plenty of good reasons why Australian investors feel more comfortable investing at home. Investing overseas is unfamiliar. Foreign exchange movements often feel like too much of a risk. Overseas companies can be difficult to get information on. Sometimes they operate in different languages. It’s understandable that we prefer investing at home but this…
Do you feel like you’re working harder than ever but not really getting ahead or making money? Let’s explore what is behind that demotivating feeling. We all have times in our business where we feel a little off track. We’re doing a pile of things, in fact our days are incredibly busy, but we just…
If you struggle to stick to a healthy diet, don’t exercise regularly or can’t make time for peaceful moments of rest, chances are you need a holiday – and don’t we all! The thing is, we often jet off to exotic shores only to overindulge in junk food, a few too many sunset cocktails and…
Are you guilty of the kind of mental mania that insists you’ll never get out of debt, earn more money or reach your financial goals? Negative thought patterns are familiar to all of us, especially in the face of financial challenges. The thing is, this type of thinking does absolutely nothing towards solving monetary problems….
The lists of Australia’s wealthiest individuals and families published annually by different media organisations are generally an interesting read. Ranking them by their net wealth, they show that many of the richest Australians have progressively become richer over time through a combination of business expansion, market forces and shrewd investment decisions. In fact, looking at…
Saving the planet isn’t the only reason to go green. Using less energy and fewer resources can also help you cut costs. Take a look at these suggestions to help you save. Upping how eco-friendly a life you lead can be as good for your bank balance as it is for the environment. Here are…
It’s a new year and the ideal time to set your goals for the year ahead. Whether you’re saving up for something special, trying to pay off some debt or putting money aside for retirement, having a financial resolution is a positive move. We begin the year full of hope and determination, but that’s when…