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As a former financial counsellor and former consumer credit educator for ASIC, here’s what I think you need to know if you’re considering mortgage deferral, rent relief or bankruptcy.
In an era of data breaches and data privacy concerns, governments should enshrine in law a requirement for companies and banks to send paper bills and statements in order to protect consumers.
You can’t fix financial literacy with digital wallets.
Arming young people with financial capabilities does improve their employment prospects, but how exactly is still not clear. One possibility is that financial literacy boosts their confidence
People are stressed out about money, with most of us struggling to make ends meet due to abusing credits cards and amassing consumer debt. Some tips on how to change your spending behaviour.
A family economic health expert says there are good reasons why people avoid looking at their finances, so start small to increase confidence.
Evidence suggests that black South Africans can and do save money – just not for retirement.
Indigenous entrepreneurship is growing at a rate six times faster than the general Canadian population and it is 10 years younger. Culturally relevant financial literacy is critical to its success.
Let’s recognise the limitations of regulation as we try to improve outcomes. Money spent on new regulations may be better put to further educating future customers.
The financial services industry is in need of a new paradigm to rediscover what finance is for – to improve the financial and economic well-being of society.
What the huge HILDA survey reveals about your economic well-being, health and family life
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On today's episode, we'll hear what the huge HILDA survey says on Australians' financial literacy, energy use, how many of us are delaying getting a driver's license and how our economy is changing.
The Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) Survey, out today, found women exhibiting much lower levels of financial literacy than men. How do you score?
“You can’t just come in like a fly and take-off” - patience and time on community is key to improving financial well-being in remote communities.
Research suggests that the reason people may put off funding their 401(k) plans or managing credit card debt is because our perception of finance as ‘cold’ conflicts with our hot-blooded emotions.
Financial literacy is more than numeracy, it requires a healthy scepticism of financial institutions and confidence in making financial decisions.
Learning about real-life money decisions from a young age helps kids learn maths and improves their financial literacy.
The federal government is trying to make Australians more financially literate, but it’s using a definition that ignores many political, economic and cultural factors.
Good financial decision making is about more than avoiding debt or having a budget, it’s about critically analysing your options.
It’s not just individuals who pay for low financial literacy. It also increases financial risks and holds back the economy.
Top contributors
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Assistant Professor in Finance and Financial Planning, University of Canberra
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Lecturer in Financial Planning, James Cook University
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Senior Lecturer, The University of Queensland
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Senior Lecturer, Canberra School of Politics, Economics and Society, University of Canberra
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Lecturer in Primary Mathematics Education, Deakin University
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Associate Professor of Finance, RMIT University
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Associate Professor, Mathematics Education, Western Sydney University
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Professorial Fellow and Co-Director, HILDA Survey, Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research, The University of Melbourne
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Lecturer in Behavioural Finance, Griffith University
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Professor, Curtin Law School and Curtin Business School, Curtin University
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Professor of Economics and Director, Tax and Transfer Policy Institute, Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University
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Lecturer, Finance, The University of Western Australia
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Lecturer, Department of Accounting, Finance and Economics, Griffith University
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Professor of Economics and National Senior Teaching Fellow, Griffith University
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Associate Professor in the Department of Finance and co-director of the Brain, Mind & Markets Laboratory, The University of Melbourne
