The only thing you need is a few minutes every day and some smart decisions and you can reduce your spending in more ways than one. Here are some easy ways to save money as the cost of living rises.

More than half of Australians believe that home energy efficiency ratings are significant and a deciding factor when looking at property. Good news? There's plenty you can do about all these rising costs by making some simple changes in design or equipment layout which will not only reduce how much electricity goes into heating water but also produce fewer greenhouse gases.

An update on the market as we near the end of 2022. Inflation indicators, economic activity trackers as well as Australian economic events and implications and what to watch out for from the outlook of investment markets. Read more here.

A company's ability to pay out regular dividends—or cash distributions—goes a long way towards communicating its fundamental strength and sustainability to shareholders. Read more about dividends and why they are important to your portfolio here.

After Optus revealed their massive data security breach, customers started receiving emails informing them that their personal information had been accessed. The telco said while no financial or passwords were accessed; there is still cause for alarm especially those who possess important personal details. What should you do to protect yourself?

With the arrival of Spring, there are countless unique experiences in Australia this month. Whether you're up for an adventure or want to explore culture and history – one thing is certain: October has something that will interest everyone!