HerCanberraIshara Rupasinghe, Author at HerCanberra

Is it just me, or does money feel harder than it used to?

Ishara Rupasinghe — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 20:10:06 +0000

You earn more than your parents did at your age. You're doing the “right things.” And yet, at the end of the month, there's barely anything left. Here's why,...

Is the investment property dream still worth it?

Ishara Rupasinghe — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 20:10:17 +0000

For years, owning an investment property has been Australia's favourite dinner party flex. But the 2026 federal budget quietly shifted the rules and in Canberra especially, the maths looks...

Waiting for the perfect home or the perfect time? Here’s what the wait is really costing you

Ishara Rupasinghe — Thu, 07 May 2026 20:15:35 +0000

Waiting for the “right time” to buy? It might be costing more than you think. Every month spent sitting on the sidelines adds up – rent paid, property prices rising, and...

The Pay Gap is smaller in Canberra. The Super Gap isn’t.

Ishara Rupasinghe — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 19:15:05 +0000

Canberra women are the highest paid in the country. So why are they still retiring with less? Canberra has structural advantages that most Australian cities don’t: a workforce dominated by...

Love and Money: How smart couples financially set themselves up for the future

Ishara Rupasinghe — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 19:15:55 +0000

February is the month we celebrate love, and whilst chocolates and romantic dinners are wonderful, the healthiest relationships also make room for honest conversations – including the ones about...

How to make 2026 your best financial year yet

Ishara Rupasinghe — Mon, 19 Jan 2026 19:15:49 +0000

Forget the detoxes and drastic budgets — the most powerful New Year’s resolution you can make is financial self-care, and it’s less about sacrifice and more about setting yourself...

How to enjoy the holidays without the financial hangover

Ishara Rupasinghe — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 19:15:14 +0000

The festive season is fast approaching, lights are up, invitations are rolling in, and Mariah Carey has officially thawed. But with all the fun comes the pressure to spend,...

How to make the most of your Public Service Super

Ishara Rupasinghe — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 19:10:53 +0000

If you’re one of the many professionals powering the offices around the Parliamentary Triangle, there’s a good chance you’ve got access to one of Australia’s most valuable retirement perks...