Aged care has been a hot topic in Australia over recent years – and with an aging population, demand on the sector is only going to grow. So, how does our approach to aged care differ from that overseas, and what could the future hold here?
The start of any financial year is a great time to do an economic audit but, with cost-of-living pressures everywhere, this year it may even be crucial. One of the obvious ways to save money is to cut your ‘discretionary’ spend on life’s nicer things — and consumer sentiment and retail sales data suggest many Australians are.
But an easier, more appealing technique could be to sit down and assess the household expenses that you might consider ‘fixed’ costs. Here are the five household hacks that are usually most effective for economising.
Whether it’s our approach to saving and spending or our willingness to take on debt, psychology plays a big part in determining our relationship with money.
Fortunately, there are plenty of ways you can shift gears mentally to get a better handle on your finances. Let’s take a look at just a few below.