While overall inflation may be cooling, ‘petflation’ has reached a new peak as Australians are spending more than ever on their furry friends. That’s according to a 2025 report[1] that’s found Aussies are spending over $2,100 a year on their beloved fur babies – which includes splashing out on gourmet kibble, designer collars and even […]
Not just rich, but richer than others
There’s a Harvard University experiment[i] in which participants were asked which they’d prefer: a) a job where they earned $50,000 a year while others around them earned only $25,000 a year or b) a job where they earned $100,000 a year, while others earned $200,000 a year. The survey respondents were basically asked to choose […]
Not rich enough to buy cheap
It’s tempting to buy cheap when trying to reduce the costs of living – but are cheaper consumer goods a solution to save you money, or part of the problem? The consequences of our increasingly ‘throw away’ culture have already had a dire impact on the planet. We just need to look at the unprecedented […]
Time is money … or is it?
We’ve all heard the expression ‘Time is money.’ It’s meant to warn about the monetary costs of being idle. That is, the opportunity costs of not making money while we’re ‘young and able’, and the risks of spending the money we earn when we’re not ‘hard at work’. Sadly, the ‘time is money’ mantra has […]
Thinking about financial advice?
Thinking about getting financial advice but haven’t taken the first step? If so, you’re not alone. According to an Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) report[i] on Australian attitudes to financial advice, 41 per cent of survey participants who’d intended to seek advice, still hadn’t gone ahead. If that sounds like you, there’s probably a […]