Tuesday, August 17th, 2010
With the latest Robin Hood film recently closing in cinemas, it seems a ‘steal from the rich and give to the poor’ movement is catching on…but with a twist. Many of the world’s richest people are choosing to give their fortunes away themselves, pledging their billions to charity.
Thursday, August 12th, 2010
It’s something most of us have dreamt about – the moment when your numbers flash up on screen and you realise your life is just about to change. But is it always for the better?
Saturday, July 31st, 2010
While not quite the stuff of Mills & Boon, Australians have a serious love affair with property. From that lustful high when you set your eyes on the one you want to the low of missing out to someone else, property has it all. But is it always happy ever after?
Sunday, July 25th, 2010
Before you leave the country to avoid the inevitable (tax time), don’t. It doesn’t have to be that painful, and hopefully there will be a nice bonus in it for you – cash back.
Monday, July 12th, 2010
Imagine not having to get up to go to work on a Friday – ever again. Sigh. It might come as a surprise, but the four-day work week is a policy that the Greens will be taking to the next NSW state election. Cheers to that!
Sunday, June 27th, 2010
It’s been an historic week in Australian politics – our first female Prime Minister has taken office and one of the Rudd Government’s last pieces of legislation was passed into law. Yes, Australia now has paid parental leave. (more…)
Saturday, June 19th, 2010
We can all be guilty of a shopping splurge from time to time, but for some an addiction to shopping (or ‘oniomania’ as it’s now called) is a sign of something a little more serious.
Sunday, June 6th, 2010
It can happen to the best of us. You open the bill for your new smart phone and then … bill shock! With the latest ‘it’ accessory, the iPad, now on the market, another wave of victims are about to be hit. (more…)
Saturday, May 29th, 2010
Two weeks ago, 35,000 people flocked to the midwestern town of Omaha in the US to hear the oracle – Warren Buffett – speak. Often touted as the ‘world’s greatest investor’, what exactly did Warren say?
(more…)
Sunday, May 23rd, 2010
It’s a tough break – you arrive just a minute or two late and miss out on the early bird rate which means you’ll have to spend mega bucks to park your car for the day. It’s often been said that it’s the little things that add up over time, and some commuters are discovering just how much. (more…)
Information on the Moneygirl website is not financial product advice and you should consider obtaining independent financial product advice before making any financial decision. Alternatively, you can visit www.fido.gov.au for general advice about investing. Read more