How parents lose connection with their adult children — and how to avoid It
29 January
Parenting doesn’t end when children grow up, but it does change. The role that once involved protection, instruction, and decision-making must evolve into something very different: a relationship between two adults. For many parents, this...[Read More]
What’s for dinner? Aussies cook up fresh uses for AI
28 January
Australians are using artificial intelligence tools to impress their boss and cut hours from their working week but the technology is also creeping into the kitchen and renovation plans. Preparing special meals for friends and family has emerged as...[Read More]
The soundtrack of our lives
22 January
There’s a song for almost every chapter of your life. Hear the opening notes and suddenly you’re not where you are anymore — you’re back there. Back in the car with the windows down, back in your childhood bedroom, back at a moment of...[Read More]
5 Tips for communicating with senior family members
22 January
Whether it’s your parents or grandparents who are living with you, providing aged care comes with its own set of challenges. As time passes, you may realise that communicating with a senior can get more difficult as they advance in age. Daily...[Read More]
Aussies are using AI at home but want rules at work
22 January
Most Australian workers are honing artificial intelligence skills on their own time but more access, greater control and strict rules might be needed to boost its adoption in workplaces. Software firm Salesforce on Tuesday released the findings from...[Read More]
Forget quiet quitting: job-hugging tipped as top trend
22 January
Australian workers are growing nervous about the impact of artificial intelligence technology on recruitment, leading many to throw their arms around an emerging employment trend: job-hugging. The growing movement, unlike job-hopping and...[Read More]
Kids on e-bikes and e-scooters a ‘recipe for chaos’
21 January
Children whizzing to class on e-bikes and e-scooters have worried drivers calling for them to be banned for the school commute. Nearly 40 per cent of drivers want the electric-powered devices banned from school zones altogether, a survey by insurer...[Read More]
Time, money and meaning: Rethinking what wealth really is
15 January
Ask ten people what wealth means and you’ll likely get ten different answers. For some, it’s a certain number in the bank, a paid-off home, or the freedom to stop worrying about bills. For others, it’s less tangible — time, health,...[Read More]
“They won’t remember the toys… but they’ll never forget the trip”
15 January
Why Smart Parents Choose Experiences Over Things — and How It Shapes Their Kids for Life. There’s a quiet truth every seasoned parent eventually learns: the things you buy for your kids won’t last — but the moments you create with them...[Read More]
Superannuation may initially seem like a distant concern, but early engagement and strategic planning can transform it into a critical asset for future
15 January
Being young comes with a whirlwind of experiences and financial priorities, often pushing thoughts about retirement and superannuation to the back burner. Initially, for many young individuals, superannuation feels like a distant concern,...[Read More]
Financial freedom comes from disciplined planning, timely investments, and wise decision-making
15 January
The importance of personal financial planning can’t be overstated, regardless of your age. Proper financial planning can offer a safety net for you and your family while giving you the freedom to make informed choices. Many adults worry about the...[Read More]
Parents sacrificing, taking on credit to educate kids
14 January
THE COST OF EDUCATION IN AUSTRALIA ACROSS 13 YEARS FOR A CHILD STARTING SCHOOL IN 2026 * National city average: $113,594 (government), $247,174 (catholic), $369,594 (independent) * National regional and remote average: $100,395 (government),...[Read More]
No let-up in coffee prices as bean supplies stabilise
14 January
If you think you’re paying too much for a cup of coffee, there’s good news and bad. The positive is that the extraordinary spike in the cost of beans, which caused cafes and supermarkets to increase prices in the past two years, has...[Read More]
Understanding powers of attorney, enduring powers of attorney and advance care directives, and why getting advice matters
8 January
As we move through life, we plan for many things — work, family, retirement and finances. Yet one area that is often overlooked is planning for a time when we may not be able to make decisions for ourselves. This is where documents like a Power of...[Read More]
Key differences between self-managed super funds (SMSF) and conventional super
8 January
Superannuation is an essential part of planning for retirement in Australia. For most people, it quietly grows in the background through employer contributions and investment earnings. But did you know there’s more than one way to manage your...[Read More]