Last year, half a million Australians couldn’t afford to fill a script. Here’s what needs to be done to put a lid on rising health costs. Nearly every Australian uses some part of the health system every year, whether it be going to the GP, getting a prescription filled, or seeing a specialist. Despite having… Read more »
Just when you thought you’d reached your limit, life throws more unexpected challenges directly in your path. How can you possibly go on? Life is kicking many a*ses right now. The floods have devastated parts of NSW and QLD, the rain won’t stop and while it might be having a rest from front-page news for… Read more »
Calm the farm, we’re not saying there’s going to be a recession (although the media does love a headline). But if we were to have one, it could be a positive thing. Here’s how. Recession, recession, recession. These words are being shouted across media headlines and newspapers around the world as we deal with the… Read more »
These are turbulent times, so having a strategy to pandemic-proof your investment property is essential for astute investing. Property advisory group Suburbanite has issued some great tips on how the pandemic is impacting investment property and what investors can do to take advantage of the new environment. Here are the five things to do to pandemic-proof… Read more »
If you have been made redundant, it’s important that you take steps to manage the financial and emotional impact. Redundancy is difficult emotionally and financially at any time. But right now, with a tough employment market, it can feel like an even bigger blow. Here’s what to do as soon as you hear you’ve been… Read more »
The Australian economy is doing well despite Delta, but 3 major economic challenges loom: housing affordability, the tax mix, and decarbonisation. This week the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development published its first Economic Survey of Australia since 2018. It gives Australia good marks for a remarkably good economic response to the COVID pandemic, but… Read more »
Global lockdowns have been miserable for most, but there are plenty of sectors who have thrived. Tech stocks are one of them. As restrictions continue in most countries around the globe, including Australia, many cyclical businesses are still feeling the full force of the global pandemic. Not only are some borders still shut, but many… Read more »
If you do, you’re definitely no alone. According to Employment Hero’s annual remote working report, one in three Aussies say they want to work from home permanently. Rather than a response to the pandemic, remote work is now on the long term wish list of many Aussies. One-third of Australians surveyed say they want to… Read more »
Adding a commercial property to your portfolio is without a doubt the best way to diversify, lockdown solid capital growth and improve your cash flow in 2021. However, many people are not experienced in commercial investing, or don’t yet appreciate the sheer benefits of adding it to their portfolio. In best selling author and property… Read more »
Job security? What job security? It’s almost as though the concept has completely disappeared in this COVID age of lockdowns, stand downs and failing companies. It’s not just COVID putting people out of work either. Modern business practices mean companies continue to “resize”, “downsize”, “re-engineer”, or whatever the latest management buzz word is. In the… Read more »
