How to manage major life changes
How to manage major life changes Change is one of the few constants in life. Major life changes can occur unexpectedly or as a result of careful planning. Not all major life changes make you feel immediately clear, secure, and ready to take on the world, so when life as you know it is turned upside down, moving forward successfully isn’t […]
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The power in delaying gratification: are you too soft on yourself?
The power in delaying gratification: are you too soft on yourself? Delaying gratification is a simple concept, but as most people know it’s much more difficult to employ in our lives. Ask yourself truthfully, when was the last time you had to wait for something you really wanted? Not just your morning coffee, or an item on sale you’ve been wanting – something especially important? Think back to […]
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Keeping track of your credit rating
Keeping track of your credit rating Today, applying for a loan seems to have never been easier. Interest rates are comparatively low and competition among lenders for new business is intense. So it can come as a surprise when a loan application is turned down. The reason is often a bad personal credit score, but few people understand what that is, let […]
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What will the budget mean to you?-1
What will the budget mean to you?-1 Treasurer Scott Morrison’s first budget of the Coalition’s second term in office marked a significant shift in tone from the tough stance of its three previous budgets. Gone is the mantra of debt and deficit. Instead the Treasurer has balanced the government’s resolve to live within its means with promises to tackle the cost of […]
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Australian economy: still going strong
Australian economy: still going strong Australia, take a bow. We are on the brink of overtaking the Netherlands’ record for the longest period without a recession and very close to pulling off an even greater feat. Not only have we survived the end of an extraordinary mining boom without going bust, but the economy is showing signs of renewed growth. […]
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