Does buying a home really make people happier?
Will I feel a warm rush of neighbourliness or will I simply find myself forced to live next to a chain-smoking, loud-music-playing nosy parker?
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Jessica Irvine
Jessica Irvine is a senior economics writer for Fairfax Media.
Four things Australia must do to avoid another global financial crisis
Where does the time go?
'No more smashed avos': secret diary of a first home buyer
Here it is, an embarrassing confession from a long-time advocate of renting: I want to own a home.
The concept that is 'practically porn' for stressed mums
It's often said that women can't be what they can't see – CEOs and leaders. But the same is true for fathers.
Hope yet for economy despite dark days
There is still good reason to expect wages growth will pick up.
Why your messy kitchen is making you fat
Less cluttered, less distracting, and less chaotic environments may lead people to snack less.
'I would like to announce my candidacy for US president in 2032'
I will be resuscitating my successful university Student Representative Council campaign slogan of "Yes for Jess".
Free market faithful should support gender quotas too
There are many things about which the decorated businessman David Gonski gives a Gonski – education funding being perhaps forefront in many people's minds.
Loosen up, men and cut old boardroom ties
A report by the Australian Institute of Company Directors acknowledges for the first time that the target to get women to hold 30 per cent of board seats by 2018 is unlikely to be met.
The truth behind Finkel's power play and your bills
You'll pay the high cost of electricity distribution for some time to come.
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