Career & Money

Credit scores are a mysterious beast. How do they actually work? How are they even calculated? And what does that mean to the average…

From admin to budgeting to a whole new dictionary of real estate lingo – it’s normal to feel a little overwhelmed before…

Balancing a full-time job and a side hustle is somewhat of an art. It’s easy to get consumed by the two gigs that you quickly begin to…

For artists like Isaac who are drawn to creating, music is undeniably in their blood, so we've teamed up with Australian Red Cross…

We’ve linked up with Australian Red Cross Lifeblood to take you on a deep dive into Australian artists with music in their…

As part of The Run Up, we chatted to Michael about his journey—what keeps him coming back to running time and again despite the…

As part of The Run Up, a project to unearth the stories of some of Australia's most passionate runners to get you motivated to lace…

As part of The Run Up, a project to unearth the stories of some of Australia's most passionate runners to get you motivated to lace…

From community and structure, to how life has changed in the whirlwind eighteen months since that first run, we chat with Wintle about his…

Real talk: the thought of buying your first home can be seriously intimidating. It seems like every other day the news is hitting us with a…

Buying your first home can be a pretty daunting task. Here's what three millennials wish they knew before they got started. 

I decided to spend a week investing in my own health, wealth and happiness to set me up for long-term success. 

In partnership with Syfe, the investing app that champions long-term wealth and investment, we asked you about your money habits, so we…

Producer Caitlin Booth takes spent a week embracing more sustainable practices, drawing inspiration from 7-Eleven’s recent…

Save your hip pocket and contribute to fairtrade coffee practices by buying your morning brew at 7-Eleven. 

Going green doesn't mean your investments will be lean. 

Co-founder of Ladies Talk Money, Jess Brady, answers your burning health insurance questions, so you can feel a little more…

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

It’s pretty remarkable to think an entire movement can be born from a powerful Instagram post. But that’s exactly what…

When we think of a model, we conjure a standard vision in our minds. You know the one. For decades, model status has remained tall, thin,…

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

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

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

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

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…

Remote work is the perfect excuse to hit the road and explore the great outdoors, and for one lucky Aussie, Jeep is here to help…

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…

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

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

The coastal cool artworks by Mitch Revs are, in a word, gorgeous. Best known for his kaleidoscopic, cartoon-style depicting surfers doing…

With her achingly-cool style, bold-hued Instagram and impressive catalogue of designer clients, there are no surprises why Violet Atkinson…

​In case you haven’t already stumbled across her Instagram—a gold mine of inspiration peppered with embellished…

The Gold Coast is literally bursting with workshops, events, and crafty learning sessions designed to unleash a brighter, happier and…

From curating your dream lifestyle to decking out your digs in your unique style, here’s everything you need to know about renting and…

If this year has taught us anything, it’s that we can no longer stand back and turn a blind eye to the injustices of the world.

How different would life be if you didn’t have to worry how you’d pay for a new tyre, or what you’d do if you were made…

If any year was going to be the face of an emergency fund, it’s got to be 2020. It’s just one disaster after the next. If…

Oh, 2020. It’s been a wild ride. You could be forgiven for thinking that the only shred of joy left is hearing the postie arriving…

2020 has been a wild ride, but at least we’ve had some top TV to get us through. We won’t lie, indulging in Scottish heartthrob…

2020 has proven just how quickly everything can change. We never know what’s around the corner, so it pays to get on top of your money…

2020 hasn’t turned out exactly like any of us had planned. But while we’re stuck at home unable to throw our money at bartenders…

To say 2020 has thrown us some financial curveballs would be an understatement. At Urban List, we’re all about helping you to live…

At Urban List, we believe small businesses are the lifeblood of our cities and our communities, and with 2020 throwing every curveball in…

From cooking chicken soup at the age of  12 to bringing back old school baking in the name of his Nan, our foodie hearts are aflutter…

At Urban List, we believe small businesses are the lifeblood of our cities and our communities, and with 2020 throwing every curveball in…

Whether you’re building an empire or just want to get out of the house and be surrounded by a crew of like-minded peeps, here are the…

This month, we're adding bedroom pop to our playlists, a genre spawned from artists getting creative in iso. We investigate a…

If you Google ‘career goals’ you’ll most likely find an image of the charming and driven Michelle Battersby staring back…

Not only is credit card debt stressful, it seriously hinders your ability to smash your savings goals and get on with the fun part of life.…

With dining out back on the menu, cheeky afternoon drinks at the pub back on the cards and  our social lives beginning to prosper once…

Believe it or not, some of us are clocking the three-month mark of work from home (WFH) life and let’s be honest, the shine has well…

The past few months have been a wild ride and now more than ever, there’s a need to get on top of your finances. 

While we’re no money experts, we’re sensing that launching into ‘revenge spending’ probably isn’t the best…

We’ve rounded up some of the fiercest local women in business; pouring cups of ambition by the gallon, dreaming big and designing…

We know. Amid the groceries, travel, ridiculous rent prices and trying to sustain some kind of social life, the idea of saving enough money…

Get ready for a 'yas queen' moment. 

We’re taking a deep dive into the worlds of some of Australia’s coolest creatives.

A big chunk of my professional life is spent helping people improve their money wellbeing. And that’s lead me to spend a lot of time…

We take five with Amy and Marnia of EdenEve Macrame, to understand how they turned their hobby into a viable career, while reinventing the…

We all know it’s important to think ahead when it comes to your money, but there are so many things you need to be across it’s…

Stumped on what to wear to your next job interview? We asked Deadly Ponies, Song for the Mute, Sans Beast and NIQUE to be your workwear…

​Whether you’re a big business boss, full-time freelancer or a small-time side-hustler, sometimes you need to get away from the…

From 140 characters to Periscope, live streaming and video everywhere—Lottie Laws is the force helping to evolve Twitter’s video…

Consider this a ‘quick fix’ guide with long term benefits, an easy lesson in ‘how to adult’ or a cheat sheet for…

With all the hype around the startup scene, and all the money being made, it’s no wonder people are looking at how they can get…

Here, we chat to Bella, 23, about how she knuckled down to save enough money on her account coordinator salary to live it up at…

Whether you’re looking for a competitive edge for an upcoming promotion, on the job hunt or simply want to learn a new skill, there…

Some people are just so talented it hurts. One of said talented people is James J Robinson. But rather than be jealous of the Melbourne…

Busabout is on the hunt for six travel hungry content creators to undertake the job of a lifetime. That’s right, you could be…

Beer. It’s a beautiful thing that needs to be celebrated. So, back in 2015 when Emily Day was having a few cold ones in a pub one…

As far as dream jobs go, this has to be on the best we’ve ever heard of. And if you’re willing to relocate, then pack your bags…

Her feathered avant-garde creations have walked the Melbourne and New Zealand runways, and now Cheremene Castle is just hours away from…

If you don’t know Poppy Lissiman—and, you absolutely should—then you’ll certainly recognise her designs. Her…

We talk to multi-disciplinary and sustainable Sydney artist Jeff McCann about cash flow, creativity and career highlights. 

If you’ve yet to get a handle on those days where you feel zero chill in the workplace, we’ve compiled a list of super simple…

While Throwback Thursdays are a funny way to relive some of the memories you’d rather forget, it’s important to remember that…

Three years ago, Lauren Silvers and Lisa Maree had never heard of one another. The entrepreneurs were busy running their own businesses from…

If you’ve been reconsidering your 9 till 5 lately then we have some very good news for you. Airbnb is offering up quite possibly the…

If you’re hearing everyone around you say “new year, new me” and you want to jump on that bandwagon, perhaps working in a…

Sometimes you just want to get away from it all—people, technology, the works. But one look at your annual leave balance and that much…

As the new year rolls around, lots of people start thinking about the things they want to achieve over the next 12 months. And getting your…

If you haven’t heard of Nicole Thompson before, you’ve surely seen her work. A magician with a make-up brush, Thompson has…

It's not the latest sneakers or neon tee we want stuffed in our Christmas stocking this year, we’re all still totally hung up on…

These days it seems like just about everyone has a side hustle idea burning away in the back of their mind. But it takes a whole lot of guts…

The only work you have to do is fly around Australia and New Zealand to get the perfect ‘gram and brainstorm some killer captions

Career coaches are a big deal in the US, but not so much here. Perhaps we’re put off by the term “coach”, thinking it…

You can’t walk down the street at the moment without running into someone who has a side hustle, or at the very least, a podcast. The…

Buying for someone who digs their career more than their social life? Look no further.

There’s a new kid on the block. And no I’m not reminiscing about the 90’s boy band, I’m talking about a new…

A pet food brand is not exactly what you think of when someone says the word "startup" to you. You're more than likely thinking some…

There is a movement underway of young people that want to cast of the shackles of the 9-5 and pursue a life that brings them real happiness…

Everyone kind of thought that digital nomads were lying. Surely it couldn't be that easy to slot working and travelling together? But…

Want to get your money sorted but need a bit of a hand? Thankfully if you’ve got a smartphone there are a bunch of apps that can help.

It’s hard being a millenial, and it’s even harder if your parents are thrifty. We’re the HECS loan generation, the no…

​Want to skip the queues and snag a private dining room at Sydney’s Chin Chin? How about a year’s free yoga in…

The average Aussie spends 100 hours on their lunch break per year. Pretty crazy right? Imagine how many things you could learn, do and…

If you don’t know Flex Mami, then you must have been living under a rock. A very uncool rock. Flex, or Lillian to her closest pals, is…

Ok, so it’s tax time. You’re eagerly awaiting getting that sweet sweet cash and know the only thing standing between you and…

The whole process of searching for a new job is the actual pits, right? It’s bad enough you’re over your current role and have…

​Brandon ‘Biopanther’ Alexander is one of Australia’s top professional sportsmen, except he does his best work…

Yep, the world’s biggest (and most inappropriate) card game is on the hunt for new people to write dick jokes and overt Donald Trump…

If you’re not familiar with it, investing can seem like a scary concept. You don’t know the first thing about investing or…

Us Gold Coasters are notorious for welcoming new biz’s into our ‘hood. And how lucky are we to have been graced with such an…

Big news this morning guys. Australia is getting its first ever dedicated, bricks and mortar Harry Potter store, and it’ll be…

A list of four conferences across Australia and New Zealand to help you up your career game.

Tax deductible holidays are the best kind of holidays

We have absolutely no doubt there are some crazy adrenaline junkies out there who seek adventure at dizzying heights. If harnessing up and…

Real talk: debt is scary. But, because we live in a time when avo toast sets you back ten bucks, and a broom closest in Sydney will set you…

We should’ve learnt the very first time we owed our sibling $8.50 for a coffee and muffin: debt isn’t fun. Sure, there are lots…

So how do you invest in Bitcoin?

Hey, you! Yes, you. Don’t think I don’t know what you’re doing. Instead of injecting all your glorious brain power into…

We get it—you’re stressed, your 40-hour week is more like 70 hours, and you’ve got bills to pay, mouths to feed and…

Read on and we’ll give you some tips on how to clean your house like a boss, for absolutely free!