20th November 2009
The 2008 Work Life Index by the University of South Australia found over half of our workers put in at least four hours more than they’d like.
As Griffith University Associate Professor, Paula Brough, puts it, “There are no boundaries for many peop...
05th September 2009
It’s easy to overlook the importance of regular eye examinations in today’s fast-paced society. If you don’t notice any problems with your eyesight, you may think you don’t need an eye examination. But having a regular eye examination at least onc...
30th August 2009
One of many priorities in finding the best car insurance requires that you search for a good rate. Searching smartly using the internet can help cut down on time spent speaking with each individual insurance provider over the telephone.
Searching seve...
27th August 2009
Exchange-Traded Funds, or ETFs, are a highly adaptable way to create long-term growth. ETFs are a portfolio of commodities, bonds or stocks which embody a group of stocks in one particular sector or commodities, which comply with a known index.
Differe...
13th August 2009
The features that have been coming with new cars have been continually improving over the years. These features are so important, in fact, that it's not even worth buying many new cars that lack them. Things that were previously considered luxuries are no...
11th August 2009
Importing a car to Australia can be tedious and complicated, but if you have the right car, it can be very rewarding. You must make sure that you not only have enough money for the necessary storage and transportation, but can cover the cost of duties and...
04th August 2009
Travelling abroad is exciting and makes a great vacation. There are a few tips and items to keep in mind when planning your trip abroad. Remember these eight things and you'll have a happy, stress-free trip.
1. Medical Insurance - Medical insurance is al...
04th August 2009
The desire to own a vintage car is a dream that is held dear by many. If you are fortunate enough to have attained that dream, then it is important to know how to care for your vintage car properly in order to provide it with the longest life possible.
F...
03rd August 2009
Check Out the Dirt Bike:A dirt bike that has not been properly maintained is not only expensive to fix, but can also be unsafe and dangerous. If youre buying a used dirt bike from a dealer, the chances are good that its been examined by a professional, ...
01st August 2009
Core/satellite investing is a strategy of both passively tracking major market index rates, and actively trading investments, with the goal of beating the performance of the stock market as a whole. The "core" consists of passive securities such as exchan...
24th July 2009
A green slip is a Compulsory Third Party (CTP) insurance policy linked to a determined vehicle. The personal injury insurance will cover you or the person driving your vehicle if you or they are the driver at fault in an accident. Under certain circumstan...
24th July 2009
Part of the importance of investing is maintaining your purchasing power. With "safe" funds, you rarely earn an interest rate as high as the inflation rate, which means you're losing purchasing power over time, even though you aren't likely to lose the mo...
21st July 2009
Home and contents insurance is an important thing to have at any age, but for people over 50 it is especially important to protect what you have worked hard to build over the years. Your home and its contents did not appear magically overnight, rather aft...
16th July 2009
Many bemoan the fact that as we age our eyesight becomes poorer, but few relate this to the simple truth the eye is supported by muscles just like any other part of the body. If you do not keep them in shape they will become weaker; the muscles will lose ...
01st July 2009
Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) are investment vehicles that, like stocks, are listed and traded on stock exchanges around the world. ETFs are bought and sold like individual stocks and can be traded throughout the trading day, with the investor paying broke...
