Career & Money

Is your retirement on your mind? Yeah us neither most of the time, but it should be. What about if we put it this way: your superannuation…

Welcome to The Run Up, a celebration of all the reasons we run. We've linked up with Brooks to create this destination where we…

December is just around the corner and, if you’re anything like us, you could’ve sworn it was January like five minutes ago. But…

When you take the leap into a freelancer career, putting a dollar amount to your skills can be pretty daunting. Are you not charging…

Yes, among being named Australian of the Year, a three-time Paralympic gold medallist, commentator, podcaster, philanthropist and author,…

We’re yet to find another being who genuinely loves a job interview, but if you want to land the dream job they’re a…

It’s time to put that humility aside and show the working world what you’ve got to offer. Not sure how or where to start when it…

We all know that feeling—that pit in the stomach—when you’re thinking about your financial situation, whether you’re…

It seems that the past two years have caused people to re-evaluate their work-life balance, and we can’t think of any place more…

Got some free time on your hands? Now is the perfect time to upskill or master a new subject. Fortunately there's a slew…

The past two years have been uncertain, to say the least, and while Australia economically seems to still be going strong, generally the…

Sustainability—it’s no longer a mere buzzword, but something that is front of mind in so many aspects of life now. For us,…

Writing cover letters is up there with train delays, your barista giving you full cream milk when you asked for oat, and pairing up socks in…

Saying goodbye to the 9 to 5, working independently when you want, how much you want, from anywhere in the world you want, with the clients…

Okay, we know this is not what you want to hear right now, but the silly season is right around the corner, so it's time we started…

If you don’t have a healthy relationship with money, investing can seem overwhelming and stressful. The good news is, investing…

We've all forgotten a meeting, thought about starting a rolling to-do list (and promptly lumped it into the too-hard pile), and…

As far as the jungle of the business world goes, playing in the corporate space is a veritable Amazon. For some female founders, accessing…

If you’ve been considering a career change and have been curious about the tech world, you’re not alone. Known for impressive…

If you’re dipping your toe into the world of cryptocurrency, you’re not alone. Loads of people are jumping on board the digital…

If it seems like trading apps have cropped up faster in the last couple of years than boy bands did in the 90s, you’re not wrong.…

Hoping for a big and juicy tax return? If you don’t want to come under close scrutiny (also known as the ol' tax audit),…

If you’re starting to lose track of multiple loans and feel like you’re stuck in a vicious cycle of high-interest charges, debt…

We know that technology is everywhere in our lives. From the lights that help us see once the sun dips low, to the fresh fruit and…

Sleep. It can be both an elusive beast, or an insistent guest, nudging at your eyelids at the most inconvenient times of the day.…

Burnout. Once synonymous with local hoons burning tyre marks into the streets with their secondhand Commodores. Now, a household term for…

We’re becoming more conscious about the social impact of our everyday choices—from the clothes we buy to where our food is…

To say that life can get a little stressful at times feels like a massive understatement. For me, it’s always the days that I miss my…

Your AM alarm goes off. You smash the snooze button. You eventually roll out of bed. With bleary eyes, you look at the time and say a gentle…

We know that the first thing that sparks change is a solid reason. Whether it’s big life things like changing your job because you…

Trying to juggle the ever-rising cost of living while paying mortgage or rent is enough to make your eyes water; with lettuce…

Do you ever catch yourself lost in thought about how to describe your current moment with the right words? Maybe you journal every day…

Getting onto the property ladder is an exciting (and daunting) time, and one of the first steps that you should take is to get pre-approval…

Before you dismiss the idea that investment is only for the rich and famous, you don’t have to be Richard Branson to start building up…

Ah, tax time. That wonderful time of year when you remember all the things you set out to do last July to make this July a little greener.…

Welcome to 30 Faces, a celebration of 30 individuals changing the world by 2030. A destination to unearth how they got here, what fuels…

Welcome to Getting The Gig, a career series where we catch up with culture’s trailblazers on how they landed their dream job.…

Whether you’re saving for your first home or just want to get better at budgeting (hey, it’s better late than never), then…

Make a budget they said, it’ll be fun they said. If budgeting hasn’t been going as well as you hoped, you’re definitely…

More than just the stomping ground for TikTok's latest dance craze or those FOMO-inducing Euro holiday snaps, social media and the wider…

Itching for a getaway now borders are wide open? We hear you. As much as we've all missed travel, it's still a massive financial hit…

Welcome to 30 Faces, a celebration of 30 individuals changing the world by 2030. A destination to unearth their career journey, what fuels…

Welcome to 30 Faces, a celebration of 30 individuals changing the world by 2030. A destination to unearth their career journey, what fuels…

June 30 is looming and that means a fresh new financial year—which also means we’re smack-bang in the middle of 2022... "Time…

Have you ever wondered how someone landed that dream job? What about the jobs you never knew existed?  Oftentimes we're…

Nobody likes lodging their tax return — and that’s a well-known fact. It’s up there with the most tedious adult…

If charging up your career game has been a priority this year, then you’ve come to the right place. Sure, Barefoot Investor definitely…

Have you ever found yourself deep in a scrolling session, mesmerised by the epic efforts of someone who is not only killing it in their…

Hanging out for that end of financial year (EOFY) tax return in hopes that you will feel cashed up? Knowing how to minimise your tax and…

In 2022, it's important to hit refresh on your finances and have some savings set aside for emergencies. No more spending recklessly, we…

'New year, new me' season has come and gone and right now is the time that counts. It's where making good on habits, and a…

It’s odd to think that a couple of T-shirts, bucket hats, tea towels and water bottles could really mark some serious social change.…

So you’ve all seen the news. Heard the headlines. Property is going up. Property is going way up. Property is going down. Property…

Women’s History Month might be over, but after the year Australian women at work have had, we need more than one month’s support…

“Without representation, it's really hard to be what you can't see.” No, it’s not a quote from Germain Greer or…

‘What’s mine is yours and what’s yours is mine’ – it’s a classic adage but when it comes to modern day…

With NFTs still driving the internet and popular culture wild, it seems like everyday someone is talking about them—including popular…

Whether you’re a modern money guru or not—everyone is talking about cryptocurrency right now. The digital money movement is on…

There’s no denying it, the last two years have been rough. With lingering lockdowns and what felt like never-ending restrictions, not…

As we edge our way closer to the final chapters of 2021, a year dominated by snap lockdowns and subsequent digital connectivity, we sat down…

Let’s be real, 2021 has been tough on your soul and your wallet. If you were one of the many people who lost their jobs or had…

Oh yeah, you read that correctly. The four-hour work week is by no means a new idea, in fact, there’s a book itself, aptly named The…

2021 has given many of us more time at home than ever before, and as it turns out, it's exactly the right amount of bored we…

Heard the term NFT thrown around a lot lately, but have no clue what it means? We get it. Between Bitcoin and Dogecoin and all the other…

There are plenty of ways to live a greener, more eco-conscious lifestyle. Ditching single-use plastic helps, as does eating less or no meat,…

In 2017, Kiama four-piece indie rock band Pacific Avenue was born, but their history goes way back. The stars aligned when Ben Fryer met…

At just 23 years of age, Naarm singer and artist Kaiit (she/they/he) is one of the most exciting talents to grace the Australian music scene…

If you ask us, there’s only one major thing that helps boost productivity tenfold—and that’s a strong stationery game.…

For most of Australia, some sort of normalcy has returned to the day-to-day. Nabbing a coffee, and even sitting down to enjoy it, before…

The past two years have been a real trip. Extended and snap lockdowns have left us lusting after late nights shouting at our mates over live…

If you feel like you missed the boat when it comes to investments (not true) and everyone from your mates to your mum has their own…

Having a side hustle is all the rage. Seriously, everyone’s doing it. From candle making to freelancing to your grandma flogging her…

From bitcoin to blockchain, NFT’s to mining, we get it—the world of cryptocurrency can be intimidating for us mere mortals.…

When it comes to the beauty industry, sustainable and eco-conscious aren’t often the first words that come to mind, which is why…

Like most things in life, organisation is the key to success. Getting healthy? Meal plan. Getting fit? Stick to a workout schedule. Getting…

Facts first: 2020 was an absolute stinker when it came to holidays. Whether you were forced to take annual leave when COVID struck or you…

Ever wanted to learn how to cook like Gordon Ramsey? Want to be as fabulously confident as RuPaul? We know every hand in the room is raised…

Whether you need a morning pep talk to get your day started, a pick-me-up because you’re feeling a bit demotivated with your role or…

When you’re faced with a difficult relationship with your boss at work, it can make life way worse than it needs to be. We spend so…

When you think about what you dreamt of being when you grew up (marine biologist, astronaut, princess) few of us actually make it a reality.…

Put a finger up if you’ve ever been denied a pay rise, put another finger up if you’ve experienced imposter syndrome, and keep…

Flatmates. They’re there for you through thick and thin. When you need to borrow a cute outfit, have no food in the fridge so you…

The Marvel Cinematic Universe's Phase 4 is officially in full swing in the post-Avengers: Endgame era. With a global pandemic repeatedly…

We all know that one of the best days is payday. There’s often no better feeling than waking up and seeing that lump sum of money hit…

When was the last time you sat yourself down and got your financial ducks in a row? The thought of sorting out your finances might give you…

The time has come again for the drop of Australia’s Federal Budget bearing more suspense than the next season of Stranger Things 4.…

If you’re anything like us, you spent the majority of last years’ lockdown giving your living spaces a facelift (as well as…

Podcasts. Nowadays, it seems that everyone has one. Your neighbour has one, your gym trainer has one, hell, your grandmother’s bridge…

If you paid as much attention to your personal finance as you do to your personal trainer, you’d be kicking financial goals. Imagine…

If you’re used to relying on the bank of mum and dad and living rent-free at your parents, moving out of the family home can be a…

Almost all of us struggle with our self-confidence at some point or another. From imposter syndrome to body hang ups, there’s always…

If you thought LinkedIn was just Instagram for corporate white blokes, think again. LinkedIn usage is on the rise, and so are all kinds of…

There’s no denying that credit cards can lead to overspending. Research has shown that when you use a credit card for purchases, you…

It’s true 2020 was the year of loungewear, online music festivals and banana bread but for a lot of us, it also transformed our…

One of the trickiest things about personal finance is that everyone has a point of view. I’m not an expert, but I am turning 40 this…

When you think of tech gurus like Bill Gates and the late Steve Jobs, you think straight-talking, no nonsense leaders. Which is why it was a…

If you’re a business owner or media professional, you’re likely familiar with the world of corporate gifting. Perhaps…

Today, Urban List launched a new partnership with one of Australia’s brightest fintechs—a personal investing platform called…

We get it. Investing can seem overwhelming, especially if you’re new to the game, which is probably why only 1 in 5 Australians…