I’ve spent the past few years talking to Australians about money — how we save it, how we spend it, and, increasingly, how we try to keep up with a digital world that never seems to sit still. And if there’s one conversation that keeps coming up (sometimes in cafés, sometimes at BBQs, occasionally on […]
What Most People Don’t Realise About the Scrap Gold Price
I’ve spent the better part of the last decade around jewellery workshops, dusty gem trays, and the kind of old wooden benches that feel permanently infused with gold dust. Being a jeweller isn’t as glamorous as people imagine — there’s far less champagne and far more polishing compound — but it does give you one […]
More Than Money: The Truth About Selling Designer Bags
That moment got me thinking about how we attach meaning to things — especially luxury pieces. Designer bags aren’t just bags. They’re milestones. A promotion gift. A post-breakup splurge. A little piece of confidence slung over your shoulder. But there’s something quite liberating about deciding to part with them. If you’ve ever thought about clearing […]