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Some people choosing DIY super are getting bad advice, watchdog warns

Written by Di Johnson, Senior Lecturer, Finance and Financial Planning, Griffith University

It’s no secret Australians are big fans of a do-it-yourself (DIY) project. How many other countries have a weekend sausage sizzle at a hardware store embedded in their national mythology?

That DIY attitude may be flowing into the way we save for retirement. Since the early 1990s, it has been compulsory for employers to pay part...

Reduce Your Operating Costs with 5 Strategies
At a Glance Operating costs, including day-to-day expenses such as wages, rent, utilities, and administration, can directl…
Why India joining the US alliance on AI tech is an opportunity for Australia
India has formally joined the United States’ flagship international alliance on artificial intelligence (AI) supply cha…
Does ‘free’ shipping really exist? An expert shares the marketing tricks you need to know
Claudio Schwarz/UnsplashYou’re scrolling through an online retailer, like Amazon, Shein or eBay, and spot a shirt on sa…
High-speed rail from Sydney to Newcastle is a step closer. But what about Sydney to Melbourne?
An artist's impression of a high-speed train operating between Sydney and Newcastle.High Speed Rail AuthorityThe federal gove…
China’s dancing robots are a wake-up call for Australia on policy and productivity
Chinese state television rang in the Year of the Horse with humanoid robots doing kung fu, comedy sketches and mass choreogra…
The Coalition has proposed vouchers for nannies or child care. It raises more questions than answers
Yan Krukov/PexelsThe federal Coalition has proposed an alternative to the universal child care system involving vouchers that…

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana
A Privileged Insight into the Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana Situated in the traditional village of Pererenan near Canggu, Villa Sabana is peacefully secluded in a semi-rural setting where…

Essential Reasons to Opt for a Professional Valuation Before Selling Your Commercial Property
In the dynamic world of real estate, commercial properties hold a pivotal position. They represent not only a significant financial asset but also a crucial business investment. When contemplating the…

Pluralsight Introduces Integration With Microsoft Viva
Pluralsight, Inc. (NASDAQ: PS), the technology workforce development company, today announced an integration of Pluralsight Skills with the newly announced Microsoft Viva. As part of this integration, Microsoft customers with…
Precision Agriculture: Leveraging Technology for Enhanced Crop Yields and Efficiency
The world population is on the rise and expected to reach 9.3 billion by 2050, which will require a 60 percent increase in food production. The ecological impact of farming…
The newest election faultline isn't left versus right, it's young versus old -- and it's hardening
Elections will increasingly be about the generosity of concessions for retirees. Increasingly, they'll have the numbers.ShutterstockIn the field of tax, hard truths are playing out in this year’s election. The…

Why does building a home still feel like stepping into the unknown? In an industry where costs blow out and decisions come too late, certainty has...

The company has also launched its developer API to empower creators and builders to integrate AI into their workflows SYDNEY, Australia – 19 Febr...

Psychological injury is now one of the most expensive categories of workers compensation claims in Australia, with Safe Work Australia reporting t...

Australia’s small businesses are powering ahead with optimism, resilience and discipline, however, mounting pressures on costs, wellbeing and cons...

financial accountability to how they run cloud and AI, according to leading Australian systems integrator, Brennan. Based on customer insights...

UNSW Launches Global Innovation Foundry to Scale 100 Australian Startups Internationally New initiative provides startups and spinouts with direc...