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Showing 21 - 30 of 36 results for "Happiness"

Advice key to living the dream

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 21 AUG 2017
... not investing enough or investing in the wrong things. "The research reveals a powerful data link between our nation's happiness, and financial planning. It's my hope we'll inspire more people with this research and the various stories and insights we're ...

Advice too pricey for poor Australians

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 7 AUG 2017
... respondents cited 'Centrelink' and 'poor' despite the words for the retirement they desired ranging from 'relaxed' and 'happiness' to 'cash' and 'wealthy'. "While economic indicators are quite strong, at an individual level it's apparent that Australians ...

Advice rated excellent: MLC survey

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 10 APR 2017
... Greg Miller said. "The decisions we make about our money affect us every day of our lives, and they really impact our happiness, so we need those decisions to be good ones that are based on our unique circumstances and goals."

'Retire ready' is more than a large super balance

EMMA RAPAPORT, STEPHEN FAY  |  THURSDAY, 23 MAR 2017
... Professor Kim Halford, clinical psychologist from University of Queensland focused on the four main drivers of retirement happiness, pointing out that only one was financial. Relationship status ranked highly, alongside broadening ones identity beyond ...

Females and Gen Y expecting less

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 13 FEB 2017
... Australian business. "As a dad, it is exciting to think about the different careers open to my kids to find fulfilment and happiness; to make sure that work works for them. And it's no different for those Australians who are already well in to, or nearing ...

TAL launches ad campaign as LIF top of mind

KERRIE SYDEE  |  MONDAY, 25 JUL 2016
... this is to ensure lifestyles filled with choices, options and freedoms - a very Australian definition of wealth and happiness." Speaking at a media briefing in Sydney, Clark reiterated that the timing of the campaign was not intended to coincide with ...

Distilling the 'why' unlocks social media success

MARK STORY  |  TUESDAY, 5 FEB 2013
... spend their wealth on that's really important helped Battye to fully harness the value of social media. "Given that happiness equals wealth multiplied by the value factor, we realised that social media tools are really all about helping clients maximise ...

Falling interest rates undermine seniors' confidence

MARK SMITH  |  FRIDAY, 25 JAN 2013
... measures Australian's attitudes to the future of the economy, the environment and society, as well as their overall happiness. Peiris said that people over the age of 65 had seen their optimism eroded particularly badly. "The survey has traditionally ...

Super policies shortchange women

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  TUESDAY, 29 MAR 2011
... Still, the research found there's no clear correlation between the amount of money women have on retirement and their happiness - despite half of those surveyed living a less comfortable lifestyle when they retire due to their financial savings short ...

Super, homes and savings a happy combo

RUTH LIEW  |  TUESDAY, 3 AUG 2010
Superannuation, bank savings and the family home are some of the key wealth factors linked to greater happiness among Australians, new research shows. The latest AMP.Natsem report notes that spending money wisely can boost happiness and particular types ...