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“She’s always crying when I leave” – What really happens when you drop your child at care
Nothing pulls at your heartstrings more than your little one bursting into floods of tears every time you leave them at daycare. The thoughts that run through your head can be truly agonising; “Is it really so awful?” “Are they mean to him/her?” “Is she being...
Until renovating do us part: surviving a renovation with your partner
Renovating your home requires a good deal of planning, budgeting, researching, and all the while couples are expected to agree on the important decisions. This can put your relationship to the ultimate test. Leading renovation & design platform, Houzz surveyed*...
Our top 10 lifestyle costs
Six out of the top 10 categories relate to just two things. Can you guess what they are, and could you be cutting back? As a nation, Aussies aged 18 and overspent approximately $145 billion on lifestyle costs over a 12-month period, with the average spend per person...
15 things to keep in mind about bankruptcy
When thinking about starting a family we often have our rose-tinted glasses firmly on, presenting us with images of our sweet lil’ bubbas and stunning Insta-friendly nurseries. However, these glasses may obscure the practical realities of raising a young family and...
10 legal tips for starting a business
Starting a business can be an exciting time, full of potential and purpose. However, navigating the logistics of setting up a business can be daunting for first-time entrepreneurs. It may seem like a boring (and often costly) task but taking the time to set your...
Travel light… with your own full-sized pillow
496 Do you or your children like to travel with your own comfy pillow? Or rather the question should be “should you and your children be travelling with your own pillow? It took me years to find a really comfy pillow for my bad back and neck. So whenever I am away...
Working from home – what can you deduct?
As the workforce increasingly favours flexibility and a healthy work-life balance, companies throughout Australia (and indeed the world) offer their employees the chance to work from home; while others set up their own businesses to take greater control over their...
What do single women need to know about finance?
“All the Single Ladies (All the Single Ladies)”. I know you are all “Independent Women” and not “Just a Girl” and you know how important it is to have your finances in order, especially after a break-up. In fact, new research commissioned by State Custodian Home...
Keeping your kids safe while driving to school
The new school term is here. You know what that means; packed lunches, scuffed shoes that need daily polishing and the morning ritual of loading kids into the car to make the morning bell. Phew, just reading that feels exhausting. As parents, we often face hurdles...
Be aware of your money biases
Knowledge is power. The more you’re aware of how your mind works the more you can adjust your attitude towards money. Six cognitive biases that influence how we save, spend and invest money. We like to think we’re rational beings. But the reality is that a lot of our...
