Kids earn around $10 a week in pocket money, on average, according to a survey of over 1000 parents by the Commonwealth Bank. But it's really less than we did as kids thanks to inflation.
Susan Hely
 | Susan has been a finance journalist for more than 30 years, beginning at the Australian Financial Review before moving to the Sydney Morning Herald. She edited a superannuation magazine, Superfunds, for the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia, and writes regularly on superannuation and managed funds. She's also author of the best-selling book Women and Money. Connect with Susan on LinkedIn. |
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There are more organic food outlets in my suburb than ever before, and the upside is lower prices.
I expect my bills to go up by $9.90 each week when the carbon tax comes along in the middle of 2012. The good news is that I can get some, or perhaps all, of this money back.
A recent student survey found 40% of students felt their paid work was having a negative impact on their studies. Around 23% said they regularly skipped lectures or tutorials to meet work commitments.
More Australians are catching on to the idea of green travel, voting with their hip pockets to use sustainable hotels, restaurants and transport that seek to protect and preserve the environment.
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It's easy for parents to get carried away at Christmas. Here's how to avoid over-spending during the festive season.
A reliable dividend payment is attractive in volatile times. For most investors it comes from investing directly in shares or indirectly via managed funds.
A mobile phone is a big financial responsibility for teens. Here's how to avoid the pitfalls.
There are plenty of behavioural changes to go green at work, from recycling to printing less, to switching off computers, to avoiding bottled drinks.
