It's time to recognise the workforce building the financial wellbeing of Australians
Every day, many people are making complex financial decisions without clear guidance, support or advice. In that gap, a workforce has emerged, educators, coaches and content creators helping people make sense of money in practical, real-world ways.
This report explores that growing but under-defined sector, and why recognising and supporting it is critical to improving financial outcomes.
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The pocket money gender gap
The gender pay gap starts at a young age.
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Budgeting tips for a new year
New year, new budget. Here are some simple tips to help get you started.
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Back to school savings: Part 4
Here are our tips to save on technology, extra-curricular activities and other school costs.
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Back to school savings: Part 3
Here are our tips to save on school lunches and snacks..
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Back to school savings: Part 2
Uniforms and stationery items can require a big outlay at the beginning of the school year, but there are some simple ways to save on both.
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Are you underinsured?
Even if you have home and contents insurance, you may be out of pocket after a natural disaster. Why is underinsurance such an issue in Australia, and how can you avoid it?
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Back to school savings: Part 1
Planning and budgeting can help to take the financial squeeze out of back to school time.
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Protecting yourself financially from natural disasters
There are some simple steps you can take to help protect yourself against the financial impact of natural disasters.
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Tapping into the most powerful force for successful investing
What if the secret to investing success was something you’d learnt at school?
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If the shoe fits...
Super funds are a bit like shoes… no, really!
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Feel the fear and do it anyway... the day we agreed to be in a book
The magic happens outside of your comfort zone - so feel the fear and do it anyway.
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Happy International Women's Day 2019
Happy #IWD2019 from #Sprout_Ed
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Understanding our money behaviour: Catastrophising
Catastrophising has two parts: Predicting a negative outcome., and then jumping to the conclusion that if the negative outcome did in fact happen, it would be a catastrophe.. "I’m behind in all my bills. Things will never get any better. I need to look into bankruptcy.”
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Understanding our money behaviour: Discounting the positive
The persistent tendency to transform neutral or even positive experiences into negative ones. "I’m doing okay with the house repayments, but I haven’t got enough in my retirement savings, I’m so far behind and I’ll never catch up."
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Understanding our money behaviour: Emotional reasoning
Using emotions to drive decisions and actions. “I’m scared about investing. I don’t know enough and it makes me nervous. That’s a sign that I shouldn’t do it. A high interest savings account is my best option.”
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Understanding our money behaviour: Mind reading
Mind reading is assuming you know what other people think, for example, "I’m too embarrassed to speak to a professional (e.g. financial counsellor) about my budget or financial problems because they will think I’m stupid."
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Book Review: ‘Wild Money’ by Luna Jaffe
Struggling to find a personal finance book you connect with? Well perhaps Luna Jaffe’s ‘Wild Money’ is what you’re looking for.
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Our 15 minutes of fame
What happened when we caught up with Prime7 News to talk about why we love doing what we’re doing.
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