Creating a Christmas filled with genuine warmth and joy often seems like a daunting task amidst the hustle of holiday preparations. The season of cheer can quickly turn into a flurry of stress, leavin …
Protecting homes from dry weather threats, such as bushfires, requires proactive measures and preparedness. Here are some steps to help protect your home: 1. Maintain the exterior: Clear roofs, gutter …
Is insurance necessary for my home-based business?
Many enterprises start as home-based businesses — just like some of today’s globally renowned brands, including Google, Nike, Hewlett Packard, Microsoft, Subway and LinkedIn.Low start-up costs, flexib …
Businesses slam workplace changes as bill clears House
Business and industry groups are urging the Albanese government to go back to the drawing board on industrial relations laws after they cleared their first hurdle.The laws, aimed at closing labour hir …
Australians owed millions in unclaimed Medicare rebates
Nearly one million Australians could receive a festive season boost to their bank balance, as the government tries to return $234 million in unclaimed Medicare benefits.On average, these Australians a …
The next phase of a major shake up to the Reserve Bank of Australia has kicked off with Treasurer Jim Chalmers introducing changes to parliament.A dual-board set up is one of the major reform items, w …
Government takes action on ‘help to buy’ housing laws
Thousands of Australians seeking to buy a home will soon get assistance with laws due to go to federal parliament.The “help to buy” laws to be introduced this week will support 40,000 eligible home bu …
Managing Finances and Lifestyle Activities Across the Four Phases of Retirement
Retirement is a complex period divided into various phases, each with its own set of financial requirements and lifestyle considerations. Understanding how to budget for each stage can help you make t …
Understanding the Five Pillars of Personal Finance
When it comes to managing your money, it’s crucial to have a comprehensive understanding of the five key areas of personal finance: income, spending, saving, investing, and protection. Mastering these …
Inspired to initiate home updates after watching some of the best home renovation shows on television and streaming sites?We can’t really fault you for getting all worked up, as there’s nothing quite …
El Nino is here – what does your business need to do?
How to prepare your small business for El NinoAfter enduring three ultra-wet summers, Australia is in for some extreme weather of a different kind.In September 2023, The Bureau of Meteorology declared …
Tools to help your business prepare for bushfire season
There are many useful and official resources to help businesses prepare for summer bushfire season and other risks.It’s also essential to have the right insurance cover in place so that if your busine …
