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Build better money habits as a family

Ever feel like money is one of the biggest sources of stress in your family relationships? You’re not alone. According to the Australian Psychological Society, financial issues are a leading cause of stress for the average Aussie. The good news is that things can get better (yes, without winning the lotto), when each family member […]

Raising money-smart kids

Help your kids make better financial decisions later in life

It’s often been said that parents are a child’s strongest role model. With that duty comes enormous responsibility – a duty to provide love, stability and encouragement, all the while leading them through the challenges of their lives. Of course, most parents are better at leading in some areas, and not so much in others. […]

Raising money-smart kids

Teaching kids the value of money

Even Dante De Gori, CEO of the Financial Planning Association of Australia admits “We learn by doing and experiencing, so with the digital environment, I think it does present a unique challenge in terms of teaching kids about money today”.1 Mobile and card payments are fast becoming the only way to pay. Research commissioned by […]

Planning for the future

What parents and grandparents can do to help secure their offspring’s financial future

Australian parents are concerned for their kid’s financial futures. There’s fear that their kids won’t be financially secure and will be unable to afford a property or a decent education. And now, grandparents are concerned for them as well. In the face of growing economic concern and uncertainty, parents and grandparents alike are now feeling […]