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November is Prostate Awareness Month

November is Prostate Awareness Month

Prostate Awareness Month is an opportunity for all to focus on the most commonly diagnosed cancer in men in Australia. If you’re a man and 50, you should be talking to your doctor about PSA testing.   Check out these statistics about prostate cancer. Signs and symptoms could include A need to urinate frequently, especially at night Difficulty starting urination or... read more>
Indulge and Die, Explore and Grow, Thrive or Survive?

Indulge and Die, Explore and Grow, Thrive or Survive?

First world problem : What can we do with all these extra years and extra dollars? It’s no news many of us are living longer and healthier lives but there’s plenty of scope, and no little uncertainty, around how best able to spend this so-called longevity premium. Every generation, say 25 years, the average life expectancy of those in the western, and other parts of the world, climbs by t... read more>
Your NBN Checklist

Your NBN Checklist

Some of you lucky bucks are already on the NBN, while for others, it is arriving as slow as a wet week. Whether you are on it or not, there are a few things you should check before you sign on the dotted line. 1. What NBN plan do you need? You’ll need to choose a plan that best suits your needs. Read our article Size Matters to assist you in picking the right plan. Read more: Wh... read more>
 6 Holiday Scams Putting Travellers at Risk

6 Holiday Scams Putting Travellers at Risk

We shouldn’t have to say the old adage, “if it’s too good to be true…” but sometimes we all get stars in our eyes and fall victim to a scam. The best way to avoid scams is to be aware of what is out there. Here are 6 Holiday Scams Putting Travellers at Risk ACCOMMODATION BOOKING SCAM Pretty photographs of holiday rentals vs the sometimes ugly and dismal truth about holiday ren... read more>
Make the Most of Your Tax Returns

Make the Most of Your Tax Returns

You’ve only got days left to turn in your tax return before the October 31 deadline. Hopefully, you get money back and can then focus on how to actually spend it. The ATO will issue a Failure To Lodge (FTL) penalty if your return isn’t lodged by the deadline. It’s calculated at the rate of one penalty unit for each period of 28 days or part thereof that you’re overdue. Penalty units are ... read more>