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For many Australian families, the preparation of a household budget is accompanied by much wailing and gnashing of teeth.  Times are tough in suburbia and…

Recently I read a quirky little book called Don’t Swallow Your Gum.  While the title of the book gives little away, the sub-title says it…

Most scientific laws can be expressed in concise mathematical equations such as Einstein’s E=mc2. These equations underpin universal laws which describe how the physical universe…

Moneylenders have always had an image problem. In biblical times, “usury” (money lending at high interest rates)  was viewed as an inherently evil activity and…

I believe that taking adequate holiday breaks is an essential part of maintaining optimal performance and good health in both work and play. Let me…

Here’s the thing I’ve long argued: The solutions to our problems are often counter-intuitive. The right course of action can be the exact opposite of…