It's about time I wrote this series. Even if you are happily married , you might want to read it. Because chances are, at some point, one of your friends is going to get the Big D (and not the... Continue Reading →
Sometimes we really aren't very good friends to ourselves. We give ourselves bad advice, say mean things and don't tell the truth. If I had a friend like that I'd nope the hell out of there. Unfortunately, I'm stuck with... Continue Reading →
One of my favourite podcasts is The Guilty Feminist, which hilariously explores our lofty goals as modern feminists, and “the insecurities, hypocrisies and fears that undermine them”. Each episode starts with “I’m a feminist, but...”. So here goes mine. I’m... Continue Reading →
Let's agree there are some expressions we'll never want to hear again after 2020. The new normal. Unprecedented times. Difficult times. Lockdown lessons. As Australia unfurls itself from a long and troubled sleep, we can see life returning to normal.... Continue Reading →
There are always people who enjoy predicting doom and gloom for the property sector. This time, though, they may have some valid points. This pandemic shutdown has created a drop in demand for rentals, reduced some renters' ability to pay,... Continue Reading →
Meet Danielle. Healthcare professional, mum-of-three, super-wife and all-around boss lady. Also a very good cook. Six months ago, she sent me a message asking about getting started with investing in shares. “No one in my family has ever bought shares.... Continue Reading →
Entertaining at home is the new going out. Depending on which state you live in, you can host at least two adults in a socially-distant way. This is business-as-usual for some of us, but for others, the idea of cooking... Continue Reading →
I've had a few questions from people lately that all come back to one thing: the basics of investing. And you know what, they never change. The markets rise and fall, the economy goes up and down, but two things... Continue Reading →
Look, I know that I don't technically have any kids. But that hasn't stopped me from adopting a bunch of other people's kids. I don't want to boast, but I am a pretty cool aunty. From lounge-room nightclubs, to makeovers,... Continue Reading →