Saving for retirement is crucial, but people think about this in different ways.
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Evidence suggests that black South Africans can and do save money – just not for retirement.
There are plenty of opportunities when you are out shopping to include your child in discussions about financial decisions.
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Learning about real-life money decisions from a young age helps kids learn maths and improves their financial literacy.
Being financially literate is not as simple as applying a set of skills.
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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.
Use questions to stimulate critical thinking about money.
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Good financial decision making is about more than avoiding debt or having a budget, it’s about critically analysing your options.
Financial illiteracy contributed to the last financial crisis.
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It’s not just individuals who pay for low financial literacy. It also increases financial risks and holds back the economy.