According to most reputable economists, Australia is facing a recession. The Australian economy was slowing even before this summer’s bushfire catastrophe. Followed by the immediate onset of COVID-19 and its implications for domestic and global trade, it is predicted that we will see a significant short term impact on Australia’s economic activity, almost certainly resulting in two or more quarters…
State and federal governments and health authorities around Australia are ramping up their responses to the threat of the coronavirus pandemic. With increasing limits on the size of gatherings, challenges with travel and many people implementing social-distancing practices, small and medium-sized businesses around the country are beginning to feel the pinch – and many of these businesses employ a large…
If you’ve got a regular income budgeting is pretty easy. If your wages are increasing in line with inflation, it makes it easier to stay on top of your budget. But what if you, like lots of other Australians. Haven’t had a meaningful wage rise for a while? Day to day expenses don’t go away, and then there are those…
Christmas and New Year is a time of rest, relaxation and celebration for most Australians. Many of us take a family holiday or take time off to celebrate with family and friends. But it’s also an expensive time of the year and if you’re a bit low on funds, you won’t be able to make most of your long awaited…