Money

To turn a plain lampshade into something special, wrap it in stunning fabric and trim with a quirky braid. Drum lampshade Fabric Coordinated braid Double-sided tape Scissors Note: Fabric and braid quantities depend on the size of your shade. How to make it: Measure circumference – seam to seam – and depth of shade, then […]

Retirement. Snooze. Investments. Yawn. It’s ironic; while financial security is what most of us strive for, it’s an area where we’re likely to bury our heads in the sand. In 2007, The Financial Literacy Foundation reported around 31 percent of adults think dealing with money is boring, while another 48 percent found money matters completely […]

OK, so it’s dreaded tax time again… but don’t panic! We’ve asked an expert for help. Heather Smith is a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants; and the Principal of ANISE Consulting in Brisbane. Heather has compiled this ‘Top 10’ list as a guide for how we can all do our own tax […]

Having a baby? Then find out about your maternity leave entitlements. Government-paid maternity leave around the world varies from 68 weeks in Sweden to 39 weeks in the UK and 12 weeks in China to no weeks in the US and Australia. Last year, there was a lot of talk about the federal government introducing […]

Geoff Devitt’s superannuation accounts were a mess, so Adrian helped him trace his lost money. Did you know there is more than $12 billion worth of lost superannuation in Australia? That figure is staggering, considering our population is more than 22 million and compulsory super only started little more than a decade ago. Geoff Devitt […]

As your parents get older, there may be an added responsibility of looking after their finances as well as their health. Here are a few ideas on how to handle a touchy subject. Invariably there comes a time when “senior moments” become more regular and your parents will need your help. However, don’t take control […]

A new arrival means a financial overhaul. Use these tips so bringing home baby doesn’t break the bank. Your lifestyle will change once your baby arrives, so reassess your expenditures. Some items will naturally become a smaller part of your budget. For instance, you might not be going out as much with a little one […]

Compare accounts online for a good deal, advises money expert Adrian Raftery. Question: Which is the best savings account on the market right now? There seem to be so many options, I don’t even know where to start. Louisa, Dubbo, NSW. Adrian’s Answer: A You can compare bank accounts at the website of ratings company […]

Bring all your favourite family moments back to life with Windows Live Photo Gallery and Movie Maker, complimentary downloads with Windows® 7. Now it’s easier than ever to organise and edit your photos – and even make movies – to share with friends and family thanks to the simplicity of Windows Live Photo Gallery and […]