financial literacy

The Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) has slammed school banking programs for being marketing campaigns with no educational benefit. And they could be costing your kids hundreds in earned interest. In its review of school banking ... More

Shares are truly the gift that keeps on giving, potentially providing dividends for years to come and generating welcome capital growth over time. With the festive season approaching, shares can be a handy stocking stuffer, but there are hazards to ... More

Consumers engaging directly with their super fund on insurance matters are often left confused and overwhelmed by the information provided and upset they cannot get guidance specific to their circumstances, an ASIC report shows. A third of unadvised ... More

You've heard of Couch to 5k in eight weeks. Well how about getting fit financially in eight weeks? If you're tired of being financially stressed, financially fatigued or wishing you had a road map to help you plan how to sort yourself out, I've ... More

In 2018, the Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) published research about raising children in the "invisible-money generation" where cashless transactions are commonplace. From several prior studies and personal experiences, we already ... More

COVID-19 has reinforced in Aussies the importance of being financially aware and prudent. The Financial Consciousness Index (FCI), commissioned by comparethemarket.com.au and developed by Deloitte Access Economics, tested 3015 individuals for various ... More

The coronavirus pandemic has put Australians' retirement plans on ice, research from Colonial First State shows. The survey found that almost half of us are scared or lack confidence in our ability to retire, with a quarter of those aged 35-65 planning ... More

Earlier this year towards the end of my Year 12 business management and enterprise class, I asked my students: "Do you think you are prepared with the necessary financial literacy skills when you leave school at the end of the year?" The overwhelming ... More

There has been a debate about the lack of financial literacy in Australia for quite some time and how more should be done in schools to educate the next generation. Sadly, financial literacy continues to be a big issue in this country that impacts everyone. ... More

Seven in 10 Aussies are using their time on the clock at work to sort out their personal finances. The Gallagher Financial confidence report lists unexpected costs (64%), inadequate savings (62%) and rising living expenses (57%) as the major causes ... More