What was the happiest year of your life? Many readers will have more than fifty years of conscious albeit inaccurate memories to sort through. But despite our inevitable bias and selective memories about the ‘good old days’ a more correct answer could be that right now, older Australians are now being told ‘we’ve never had it so good’ although the pal I shared this good news with at the ... read more>

So the NBN has arrived at your house. Nervous? I wouldn’t blame you. With all the rumours flying around about bad connections and slow speeds, anyone would be feeling a bit hesitant to sign up for a brand new NBN plan. But don’t worry. The ACCC is well aware of Australians’ concerns about NBN speeds and throughout 2018 have been running speed tests in volunteer homes across the network. ... read more>

A recent report gave some shocking figures when it came to Aussies and energy bills. 13 million Aussie’s struggle with energy bills 34% of Aussies cut back on their energy usage Men are more likely to switch or as ask for a better deal Households can save money but you have to be active in the energy market. Meaning, you have to be proactive about saving yourself money. HO... read more>

The Pleasures & Perils of Routine The sad fact is even jet-setting millionaires get bored of the high-life, if indulged in too much and too often. It merely just becomes routine. After a few favourite fixes have been mildly disrupted, the role of routine in our lives and its healthy and less positive habits has consumed me of late. Recently, my wife complained her yoga studio had ... read more>

Sailing the high seas is the easiest holiday for a lot of us, but here are secrets and tips that could make your cruise even more fun and relaxing! Embarking Arrive at your embarkation port a day early. This allows you to avoid any last minute stress caused by potential delays and allows you to adjust to a new time zone or allows you time to sightsee. Everyone wants to be on board fi... read more>