The Experts

Do you live up to your promises?

I was recently driving behind a van belonging to a business and underneath the business name was the tagline “When Quality Matters”. It is a...

What does 2022 have in store for the property market?

Mark Stevenson ponders what 2022 looks like.

Early access to our super

From social media platforms to conversations in the pub, people often want to know if they are able to access their super to pay...

The legal truth behind MAFS and other reality shows

Fortunately for ‘MAFS’ participants, who almost always break up in an inglorious shower of controversy, there is no such requirement because they are never married in the first place.

Stamp duty reform just around the corner

On Tuesday, June 22 the NSW State Government will hand down a budget that is expected to include the biggest reforms to stamp duty in decades.

Hands on with the Shark SpeedStyle RapidGloss Finisher & High-Velocity Dryer

Cassidy Pearce road tests the hottest new hair dryer on the market.

Australia’s gambling culture

By the time you are reading this article, the winner of the race that stops the nation will have been decided and Australians will...

Getting the best car finance deal

Everyone wants “the best deal” right? Well, here’s a few little tips to make sure you protect your credit rating and ensure you get...

Getting ready to sell this spring

Tips to help you sell your property this spring.

To carb or not to carb? Simple and complex carbohydrates explained

To eat or not to eat carbohydrates? The information out there can be so confusing and it’s no wonder people are unsure of whether carbohydrates are indeed good or bad.

Putting the fun into buying your first home

Buying your first home can be daunting. It is often made more confusing by help and advice offered by well-meaning friends and family. One first...

The important difference between price and value

When developing a spending plan (or budget), an easy trap to fall into is focusing on the cost of something as opposed to the...

Preparing your home for spring selling season

We are already seeing activity in the property market pick up.

Why COVID-19 app concern is misplaced

The Federal Government has launched a contact tracing app called “COVID Safe” and is asking Australian citizens to download it, enter their details and keep the app activated to assist in the fight against COVID-19.

Crisis confronting our teachers

The teaching ‘profession’ has seen a dramatic transformation since I trained as a teacher in the late sixties. When I was at university, our...

Aussie products that deserve a place under the tree this Christmas

With Christmas coming up, you’re probably looking out for the perfect gift for your beauty-obsessed friends and family members.

Auto lingo explained

Buying a car is a big investment and if you’re buying for the first time, things can be a little bit confusing. Having to...

Let’s get through this together

During these unprecedented and challenging times, we need to look out for one another and do whatever we can to help those who need it.

Negotiation remains the key as rates continue to rise

As mortgage holders deal with another big hike in official interest rates, the question on the lips of many economic commentators is just how high will the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) go in its quest to slay the inflation dragon?

Why you shouldn’t throw out your old computers

If you have an older laptop or PC, there is no need to dispose of it.