Trying to save money? Our research suggests paying in cash – while you still can

Jun 05, 2024 04:06 am UTC| Life

Cash is in crisis. In Australia, its now only used for 16% of in-person transactions, down from about 70% in 2007. The situation is so dire that on Monday, independent federal MP Andrew Gee introduced a private members...

Could family meetings help you get on better with your kids? Yes – but they can also go horribly wrong

Jun 04, 2024 06:17 am UTC| Life

Family meetings are often touted as an effective way to resolve conflicts, work out some shared goals and bring the family together. They seem to wax and wane in popularity. But as Google Trends shows, there has been a...

Parents are increasingly saying their child is ‘dysregulated’. What does that actually mean?

Jun 03, 2024 11:15 am UTC| Life

Welcome aboard the roller coaster of parenthood, where emotions run wild, tantrums reign supreme and love flows deep. As children reach toddlerhood and beyond, parents adapt to manage their childs big emotions and...

Internships are linked to better employment outcomes for college graduates – but there aren’t enough for students who want them

Jun 03, 2024 11:05 am UTC| Insights & Views Life

Internships can play a vital role for students looking to break into a career, but they arent always available for all the students who want them. And even when they are, they may not be high quality. Here, Matthew T....

For American Jews, interfaith weddings are a new normal – and creatively weave both traditions together

May 29, 2024 01:57 am UTC| Insights & Views Life

More than 10 years ago, I attended a college friends wedding in New York City. My friend is Muslim, her husband Jewish. They were married under a Jewish wedding canopy made from the grooms bar mitzvah prayer shawl ...

How the ‘model minority’ myth harms Asian Americans

May 29, 2024 01:56 am UTC| Insights & Views Life

May is Asian and Pacific American Heritage Month, a time when Americans celebrate the profound contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders a group that is commonly abbreviated as AAPI to U.S. society. Its also...

Cost of living: if you can’t afford as much fresh produce, are canned veggies or frozen fruit just as good?

May 28, 2024 07:46 am UTC| Insights & Views Life

The cost of living crisis is affecting how we spend our money. For many people, this means tightening the budget on the weekly supermarket shop. One victim may be fresh fruit and vegetables. Data from the Australian...