Many people may have heard that solar panels pay for themselves in the long term of energy consumption, but they can also pay for themselves in the added value of a house. The premium added to a solar-powered house is about $4 to $5 per watt of power produced.
The first lady (or, to be politically correct, first spouse, since thereâs a chance a man may hold the title next year) receives no salary for any work she undertakes while her husband is in officeâa situation that hasnât changed, even as the role has evolved from hostess to political powerhouse.
Women earn 17.5 per cent less than men, on average-adding up to $266 per week. And they retire $87,000 poorer, because women accumulate less superannuation over their working lives. Financial disadvantage starts as soon as women enter the workforce,'' the official report says.raduate starting salaries are overall significantly lower for women than men. Lower pay and workforce participation means women are retiring with an average of 36 per cent less superannuation than men.''. The report shows girls are better prepared than boys to start school, and outperform them in English.