This interesting article appeared on the BBC website recently. It details a 50-year-long survey in which 14,000 11-year-old children were asked to write a short essay about the job they wanted when they grew up. As well as providing a fascinating insight into attitudes from half a century ago (it was...

Faced with Financial jargon and wondering – what does it all mean? Just moved out, newly single or just confused by cash? Here is a basic financial dictionary to help you get ahead in the world of dollars. What is a… Bond A medium or long term investment instrument only be issued by the government...

Wondering what to do with your summer holidays? Need a well earned rest from work? With even Obama pushing volunteering it is quickly becoming a hot choice for your holidays. Whether it’s at home or abroad there are always plenty of (sunny) places that are begging for you to lend them a hand and in...

The long cold winter is over and spring is here. We have fought our way out of the frost of the global financial crisis into an economic spring. The recession has been predicted to mainly effect the younger generation – Generation Y. But how much of the impact are we going to have to absorb? As a generation...

Soldier, Sailor, Carpenter, Plumber…  All these jobs are conventionally set aside for the men. If that’s still the case, what were our grandmothers burning their bras for? Women have always fought for as much money as their male counterparts but often there is the double blow that conventional...

The corporate world can be an overwhelming and intimidating place. Female entrepreneurs can easily feel lost and intimidated in a new industry or business venture. Luckily, Women’s Network Australia (WNA) is a great outlet for networking and funding events for fellow women business entrepreneurs...

The global financial crisis (GFC) has dominated the news for the last year, and while Australians look to have been spared the worse of it, some areas of the economy have certainly suffered and unemployment has risen. So how is the situation looking for the rest of 2009 and into the New Year? The recent...

Until relatively recently, the idea that a woman could successfully lead a multimillion-dollar company was considered absurd. Happily, though, the times they are a-changin’ (albeit not as quickly as many would like) and women are now marching confidently into the testosterone-dominated business...

Ever get a last minute call for drinks in the city with friends? Still at work? Don’t worry, with these simple styling tips, you can easily transform your office attire into a knock-’em-dead combo that’s perfect for a night on the town. With a few basics kept in your handbag and the...

Whether you’re just starting out at uni, a recent graduate or looking for a new career, the discrepancies in salaries on offer between the varied industries can be both surprising and intriguing. While experts stress that you should enjoy your career and love your work, the truth is that an annual...

There’s no doubt money has a powerful effect on people. But does it really bring happiness? Or is that just an illusion that has been pre-programmed into our minds? Recent research into the psychology of money has revealed some interesting findings about how money affects us. Stories abound of...

Condensing your education and employment history into a couple of pages can be a daunting and challenging prospect. Nonetheless, this first step in the job hunting process is probably the most important one you’ll ever take. Your CV allows you to promote yourself to potential employers and must...

Are you tired of your job – working with the same people and doing the same repetitive tasks day after dreary day? If so, a challenge where you can use your highly qualified skills, education and experience could be just what you need. And if that’s the case, maybe it’s time to take that...

Nicole Kidman may have raked in a sweet US$15 million last year, making her the top earning Australian actress in Hollywood, but you don’t need to be a superstar to earn the big bucks. Not all of the top paying jobs are as glamorous as we can be lead to believe; as with any job there are some drawbacks...

I just had a very interesting conversation with a friend the other day. Turns out my chin-length hair not only makes me look older but, according to him, it also makes me look tougher and less feminine. I was shattered. Now that I’m wearing my hair short and I cannot tie it back in a ponytail anymore,...

With the recession gloom and doom now hitting our Aussie shores, it is now time to think about saving money. This is also a great time to save and add to that end of the year tax return.  Here is a list of some simple money saving tricks to make your bank account a little bit more recession proof. Have...