Is your financial situation affecting your relationship? If so, you are not alone, according to recent research results from Finder. No savings, unpaid debt, and poor financial knowledge have all led to Australians getting dumped. A nationally representative survey of 1,007 respondents revealed 1 in 8 Australians (13%) have been through a breakup due to…
There is no doubt that COVID-19 has change the way we are going to work in the future. Some of us will work more flexible hours rotating between the office and home; while others will continue to work remotely. But according to a recent Economic Insight by CommSec Covid-19 has resulted in more workers ‘exiting’…
ASIC has released a warning – Info73, that in the event of the death, incapacity, or bankruptcy of a sole director company that: “During that period when there is no director, the company may be completely unable to operate. “With no one properly authorised to make management decisions or act for the company, it may…
House prices in some of Australia’s more popular school catchment areas have soared by as much as 46% over the past 12 months. Parents are paying a premium for homes in locations that make their children eligible for enrolment in high-performing or popular government schools according to the 2021 School Zone Report by Domain Group. Domain’s…
Australia’s $3 million suburb club has doubled again in 2021 thanks to the housing market boom, as the luxury property market powers ahead during the pandemic. The hot pace of property price growth this year has led to more suburbs cracking the $3 million median house price, realestate.com.au senior economist Eleanor Creagh said. “The luxury…
APRA – the financial regulator for the big banks – has introduced a policy initiative designed to reduce perceived emerging risky lending. APRA is concerned that because of our recent strong housing market activity, home loan sizes are increasing faster than incomes, potentially increasing the debt load for new borrowers. This could become an issue…
How has Covid changed the way you are working? We know more and more Aussies are working flexible hours and more are now working from home. Recently LinkedIn’s Canadian Workforce Report confirmed that remote work may be here to stay, and could even be the norm in a few industries. I’d be surprised if the…
When thinking about a missive I often ask quiz myself about the topic. ‘Questions to myself’ so to speak. I also think that Q+A webinars and presentations work much better than the typical ‘I deliver, you listen’ approach. Anyhow, here are five questions and my answers to the current APRA move in an attempt to…
Call me biased, but I think Queensland is a great place to live and Brisbane property is a great place to invest. It’s no secret that Queensland offers a lifestyle you are hard-pressed to find elsewhere. With an appealing climate, boundless natural beauty, and with Brisbane, a more affordable option to other metropolitan areas such…
Australia’s unemployment rate rose 0.1% over September to 4.6%, the Australian Bureau of Statistics said. The nation lost 138,000 jobs over the month reflecting the labour market damage inflicted by lockdowns across New South Wales and Victoria. However, the topline unemployment rate does not tell the full story of Australia’s labour market, with workforce participation…
