You’ve seen your child take their first steps, make the journey through school and now you’re watching them embark on their career. If they’re still unsure of what they want to do, read on to find out more about the potential routes they can take. Apprenticeships Apprenticeships are a great option as they enable your…
If you’re considering upgrading your electrical appliances this Winter, you may be imagining how they will look in your home, but did you ever consider the Energy Star rating of the appliance? Energy Australia has demonstrated 4 ways in which you can save money on your electricity bills with Energy Star ratings. By simply purchasing…
The arrival of a new baby is wonderfully exciting, yet can be overwhelming when it comes to considering your finances. MyBudget have created a handy infographic for first-time parents to help them with their first-year baby budget, and also assist in alleviating some of the financial stress during this life-changing time. With everything from nappies…
Traveling around the world is a fantastic adventure: witnessing new sights, sounds, and smells, and learning from different cultures has to be experience of a lifetime. However, while being a wonderful way to spend your time, travel can also be incredibly costly, particularly if you’re planning on seeing more than the edge of a pool,…
For earning potential and future security, there are few degrees that rival Finance. If you aspire to becoming an entrepreneur, occupying a managerial position or getting on the fast track to a job in a financial firm, your grounding in accounting, investment and corporate finance can win you kudos with potential employers. But like any…
The rewards and benefits of becoming a full time blogger are definitely worthwhile, but many don’t know what it takes or how to get started. Being a successful blogger is not as easy as it sounds and will require a certain level of dedication and passion for what you are blogging about. Here are 5…
Making personal finance decisions can be hard, especially when it comes to borrowing money and what type of loan you should to take out. The two major choices of a fixed or variable rate offer both pros and cons depending on what you need from your loan, what the economic conditions are like at the…
In many countries around the world, owning a car is a right of passage. It gives you the freedom to travel where you want, when you want. In some countries cars are luxuries while in others they are almost necessities. Regardless of where you’re from, when the day finally comes that you are a car…
BMW is, without any trace of doubt, one of the largest and most important car manufacturers in the world. A BMW car is more than just a vehicle though: it is a fine piece of art and a great piece of technology, it is the work of many people who took the time to pay…
Education matters and, regardless of what some people out there may say, higher education still makes a difference. It may not offer you the perfect job right from the moment you have graduated and, in most of the cases you might find yourself with a bit of a student loan. But, overall, people with a…