Is it crazy to set aside 25% of your income for the fun things in life? Many financial advisers would give that a big, fat 'yes'. But Sarah Riegelhuth has a rule of thumb which, she says, might not always be successful - you have to work towards a fine balance, but if done right…
One of Australia’s biggest comparison sites, finder.com.au, estimates that 13.5 percent of Australians – or 2.6 million people – are planning to head online for a Boxing Day bargain.
That translates to a predicted $2.26 billion of online sales over the post Christmas sales period as bargain-hunters take advantage of a surge in promotional offers,…
"I grew up in a small town north of London where the ‘big smoke’ was never far from view. A graphic designer by trade, in my 20s I created presentations for city banks and research companies, which traded in high standards and fast deadlines. From early on in my career, I knew intelligent visuals packed…
Aussies are selling their second hand goods because there is genuine money to be made and the thrill of the chase is exciting. The dining table and chairs you no longer want could put some money in your back pocket and go towards a loving home. It’s a win, win!
One of the best wins I…
You would think that would be the dream, to spend your days relaxing. I thought so too until one day I got this clear sign from the universe in bright neon flashing lights that said "Make A Difference!” Ignoring it initially, I didn't think much of it so I let it go. But it kept…
The ‘Sharing Economy’ is a concept whereby technology can empower individuals through information that enables distribution, sharing and reuse of excess capacity in goods and services.
Collaborative consumption as a phenomenon is a class of economic arrangements in which participants share access to products or services, rather than having individual ownership. Through sharing and…
Glenda Korporaal is the editor of The Deal - The Australian newspaper’s highly influential monthly business magazine. And this month’s issue has more than a few people’s attention. In this special edition, Glenda reveals the 50 Most Powerful Women in Business.
We spoke to Glenda to find out the back story, the top five most powerful,…
So what is Dollar Cost Averaging?
The idea behind dollar cost averaging is to invest small sums of money regularly, regardless of how the market is behaving. The idea is that by doing this, eventually your income will increase. This is how Sarah explains it...
“We all do this when you think about it. We have no…
The bad news is: there's a very good chance of you contracting a serious illness in your lifetime. BUT... luckily there's good news too - medical advances mean survival rates are increasing, so there's a high likelihood you'll make it through!
However, money worries during your illness and recovery can take a toll on your…
$50 In Bali
In Bali A$50 can go a long way, but rather than spending all that money on mountains of clothes, jewellery and cheap food, why not spend that extra cash to experience a different side of Bali. You can have loads of fun with a water sport package - for…