With smartphones, computers and apps at our fingertips, we’re able to maintain a constant connection to our work. In theory, these tools should make our workdays shorter and more efficient, but constant distractions and the inability to disconnect can lead to longer...
The low level of home ownership among younger age groups has played a role in business loans being rejected, the chief executive of MYOB has noted. MYOB’s latest Business Monitor report, released this week, found that four in 10 Gen Y small business owners, or 44 per...
An investment property is a business, so managing it properly is very important to your financial success. One of the first decisions you’ll need to make is whether to manage the investment property yourself, or to employ the services of a property manager. If you’re...
Only 4 percent of consumers are “justifiably confident” in their financial literacy, with the majority failing to grasp basic concepts, a FINSIA survey has found. A survey by the Financial Services Institute of Australasia (FINSIA) has found an “alarming...
Whether you’re upsizing, downsizing or just moving to a home in a new location, no doubt things have changed since buying your last home. This article explains the finance options available when you’re moving on to your next home. We also highlight a few other key...
