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Are you better off investing or using your mortgage to fund school costs? The answer is not as simple as it seems.
![Younger children now face gambling cues not just in ads or sports, but inside the games they play. A September study found [RJ21.1]simulated gambling in games aimed at kids as young as four.](https://media.moneymag.com.au/prod/media/library/Money_Mag/2026/01._January/gambling-exposure-children-australia-0001_500x_.jpg)
Australian children are exposed to gambling every day - from sport and ads to loot boxes and games. Here's why experts warn it's a public health crisis.
Back-to-school lunches don't have to blow the grocery budget. With a little planning (and a lot less pressure), you can pack lunches that work for both your kids and your wallet.
Which bank offers the best savings account for kids? See Money's top picks for 2026 and help young savers grow their money.
With social media off the table, help teens master money instead. Teach them five smart questions to ask before spending.
Missed the news? Australia is banning under-16s from social media. Here's everything you need to know about the new rules and what they mean.
Want financially savvy kids? Start early! Here are practical ways to teach money skills beyond pocket money and piggy banks.
Want to raise money-smart kids? The festive season is the perfect time to teach budgeting, saving and giving. Here's how.
The likely winners of the expanded 5% deposit Home Guarantee Scheme, the market rate for pocket money, and how supermarkets make it hard for shoppers to compare value. Here are five things you may have missed this week.
