It’s close, it’s tropical, it’s very different from anywhere in Australia, yet hardly any of us go there. Having just been there for a memorable break, I’d encourage you to check out New Caledonia for a real change. First off, while there was political unrest among the indigenous Kanak population in 2024, we saw no signs of trouble. Second, it can be expensive, with food and drinks costing... read more>

This is an extract from The Golden Years: How to Plan a Happy & Financially Secure Retirement by financial advisers Jamie Nemtsas & Drew Meredith   Retirement, just like life, is what you make it. The ultimate intention of our book is to provide a framework – or, at the very least, some insights – for how you can ensure your retirement is everything you want it to be and more. ... read more>

Last Saturday, Christopher Zinn, with 600 runners, tackled the 80km ultra-marathon from Sydney's Bondi to Manly via the rocky, hilly, spectacular cliff and harbourside path… but why? I had never seen myself as any kind of athlete or sportsperson, and apart from jogging and walking, I was content with being middlingly mobile. I like learning new things, so six years ago, I went to the loca... read more>

HOW CAN I PAY AS LITTLE AS POSSIBLE FOR AIRFARES? 1. Tune into regular airline sales & subscribe to their newsletter alerts: The advantage of booking direct with an airline is that there’s no booking fee and if something goes wrong - say you miss a flight or you need to make a change - it can be much more difficult dealing with a third party site than dealing direct with the airline. ... read more>

If you’ve got a relevant concession card (or in some cases a relevant Centrelink payment or income level) OR you're experiencing a financial emergency, there are potentially thousands of dollars in energy bill relief payments available to you in some states. Since 1 July 2023, these rebate amounts have increased by up to $700. So here’s a full list UPDATED to make sure you’re not missing ... read more>