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Since the late 1990’s, more Australians are choosing to work from home. The advancement of the internet and web communications means employees can choose to work remotely from home or hot desk from their favourite café, restaurant or coworking space. However, many people that work from home start to adopt …

With every season comes a different set of costs. Electricity is one of the biggest for summer and winter months with air conditioners or heaters working overtime. Each year Simple Living Australia provides tips on different creative ways to save on energy costs. This year we were invited by EnergyAustralia …

Making a will can often seem like a complex and daunting task. However, with the support of an experienced estate lawyer to guide you through this process, you can be assured that your family will be protected in the event of your passing, and that your will reflects your final …

You’ve decided that you’d like to buy a home. Congratulations! But before you start browsing property listings and gathering moving boxes, you need to ask a big question: “How much can I borrow?” Chances are, if you’re a first-time homebuyer then you will, in fact, need to borrow money for …

Ironically, one of the most common ways people end up with expensive and ineffective health insurance – AKA ‘junk’ policies –  is through trying to save a little money. Health insurance premiums rise every year, this year by an average of 5.59%. When a consumer realises this and calls their …

From large to small businesses, space for storing stock, documents, office supplies or equipment is always at a premium. Even in today’s digital world, the physical space businesses have available still fills up faster than ever. So could self-storage be the smart solution for your business storage woes? Self-Storage vs. …

Backpacking holidays are seen as a rite of passage for young adults, allowing them to explore the world on a shoestring budget. Trekking through Thailand, discovering Vietnam or hiking in New Zealand… whether it’s just for a couple of months or a full gap year, it’s important to make sure …

The forex markets move at an incredible speed, rising and falling in a pattern as eternal and fluid as the oceans. For many, this challenge and excitement is intoxicating, and traders will often wax lyrical about the special cocktail of thrills and spills that forex is famed for. Yet it …

We could all benefit from skills that help save money on household repairs. There is something satisfying about solving a problem with your own DIY solution. Instead of calling in the pros, why not build up your handyman repertoire and work your way through some common household repair tasks? Read …

For homeowners, few things are as stressful as a majorly blocked drain. It can cause all kinds of problems, from a nasty smell to a completely flooded room. Yet, you’d be surprised at how casually many of us treat our plumbing systems. We know that there are certain things that …