Working after kids – is it worth it?

Working after kids – is it worth it? To work, or not to work? That is the question many Australian women (and some men) have to consider after having children. Sadly, both options can have long-term negative financial consequences. While it would seem obvious that not working is likely to set your bank balance back, going back to work can also be costly. Indeed, studies have shown that some mothers go back to work for …

Postgraduate education: Is it worth it?

Postgraduate education: Is it worth it? So you’ve finished your degree – now what? With more Australians taking time to study for longer,find out if the benefits to your career and earning potential could be enough to make it worth investing in a postgraduate qualification. Starting your working life with a sizeable HECs debt might not be the best thing about studying for a qualification in Australia, but it’s definitely not deterring young people from …