More of us have been in paid work this past year than ever before. A big part of that is because more of us have been able to work from home than ever before. The proportion of Australians in paid work climbed above 64% in May last year and has stayed there since. At the…
We’re all time-poor, so multi-tasking is seen as a necessity of modern living. We answer work emails while watching TV, make shopping lists in meetings and listen to podcasts when doing the dishes. We attempt to split our attention countless times a day when juggling both mundane and important tasks. But doing two things at…
Real estate is one of the most prominent forms of investing that there is and for good reason. Unlike many other forms of investing, real estate nearly always appreciates rather than depreciates. There are many ways to get into real estate investing, including attending investment property seminars. If you aren’t sure whether they are worth…
Mulch containing asbestos has now been found at 41 locations in New South Wales, including Sydney parks, schools, hospitals, a supermarket and at least one regional site. Tests are underway at other sites. As a precautionary measure, some parks have been cordoned off and some schools have closed temporarily. Fair Day – a large public…
One of the big lessons from the demographic history of countries is that periods of rapid population growth are temporary. For many countries, the demographic transition has already ended, and as the global fertility rate has now halved we know that the world as a whole is approaching the end of rapid population growth. This visualization presents an overview…
What are the main drivers of our investment markets? And, in particular, how do psychological peculiarities affect investors’ behaviour, way of thinking, and, eventually, their success? These and other questions were raised and answered by Dr Shane Oliver, Head of Investment Strategy and Economics and Chief Economist at AMP in his an Insight he wrote…
Let’s not sugarcoat it: caring for a child with a disability is backbreaking work. Not only do you need to provide the standard parental duties to uphold your child’s well-being, but you also have to create an environment that supports their specific needs. The last thing you’d want happening to your child is them accidentally…
If we manage to avoid a large catastrophe, we are living at the early beginnings of human history. The point of this text is not to predict how many people will ever live. What I learned from writing this post is that our future is potentially very, very big. If we keep each other safe – and…
Investing in new builds can be a lucrative opportunity for real estate investors. Still, it requires careful due diligence to ensure the investment is sound. One crucial aspect of due diligence is evaluating the plumbing systems in the new build. A faulty or poorly designed plumbing system can cause significant problems down the line, leading…
Estate planning is a critical process that involves organising one’s affairs to manage and transfer property after passing away. It provides peace of mind for individuals who wish to ensure that their assets are distributed according to their wishes and that their family members are well cared for. An essential part of estate planning often…
