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We’re living longer and our kids are experiencing the challenges of establishing themselves in a world of higher house-to-wage ratios. Our over-leveraged governments have responded by cutting back on spending in health, education and social services as well as super tax breaks that encourage us to save. The upshot is, we have to rely on ourselves for a comfortable long-term future.

What will the new year bring in the world of business trends? Whether it’s health or agriculture, hyper local advertising or self-trained artificial intelligence, NAB has one eye on the (crystal) ball.

Where in the world – and at home – can you blend some spectacular travel destinations with the satisfaction of giving back? Here are a few ideas for a ‘voluntourism’ adventure.

From a Bedouin tent to a hotel made from ice – these unusual getaways promise a Christmas to remember.

Could Australia be on the cusp of a start-up boom? Economic and social shifts mean the concept may not be as far-fetched as you might think.

Margin lending can offer you considerable flexibility to build your investment portfolio, just the way you want it.

As the weather starts to warm, the ocean calls. We present some of the world’s most delightful destinations to set sail for – whether with the help of crew and cook, or entirely solo.

Winter is over and you’re no longer interested in hibernating. Time to try an extreme sport.

After the recent investor jitters triggered by the failure of some Public Private Partnership (PPP) toll roads, it looks like a new wave of infrastructure PPPs, kick-started by Federal and State Government investment, are making a strong comeback.