‘Sensible option’:More looking into bankruptcy as financial stress rises

‘Sensible option’:More looking into bankruptcy as financial stress rises

The rising cost of living and wider economic uncertainty are expected to increase personal insolvencies from current historic lows.

  • byEmily Chantiri

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Pre-retirees shocked at the high cost of financial advice

Pre-retirees shocked at the high cost of financial advice

With financial advice costing as much as $10,000 in some cases,technology is being suggested as a solution.

  • byEmily Chantiri
Why school alone can’t fix our financial literacy problem
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Why school alone can’t fix our financial literacy problem

Theory taught in school can quickly be undermined if those ‘money lessons’ are not reinforced or role-modelled at home.

  • byParidhi Jain
Millions of Australians can’t afford financial advice. Here are some alternatives
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Millions of Australians can’t afford financial advice. Here are some alternatives

It’s estimated over 12 million Australians have unmet financial advice needs. Luckily,the high cost of financial planning has given birth to some alternatives.

  • byParidhi Jain
‘Life of luxury’ ends:Accused Brighton scammer behind bars after airport arrest

‘Life of luxury’ ends:Accused Brighton scammer behind bars after airport arrest

Former Brighton financial planner Terence Rio Rienzo Nugara was arrested this week after allegedly pilfering more than $9m from clients’ super funds.

  • byErin Pearson
Almost half of Australia is financially stressed. Here’s one way to fix it

Almost half of Australia is financially stressed. Here’s one way to fix it

The impact of financial stress is both devastating and far-reaching. It colours every aspect of a person’s life,from their wellbeing,to their relationships,and career.

  • byParidhi Jain
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How do you set a money goal?
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How do you set a money goal?

Senior economics writer Jessica Irvine and money editor Dominic Powell chat about the importance of having a money goal on this week's episode of"It All Adds Up."

‘Red flags all over’:Beware advice from ‘free’ financial planners

‘Red flags all over’:Beware advice from ‘free’ financial planners

Free advice from financial planners should be treated with extreme suspicion.

  • byNoel Whittaker
What happens when you ask for free financial counselling?
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What happens when you ask for free financial counselling?

If times are getting too tight,what is the best way to ask for help and some free financial counselling?

  • byNicole Pedersen-McKinnon
‘Vacuum’ on crypto regulation opens door to influencers

‘Vacuum’ on crypto regulation opens door to influencers

Consumer advocates and the fintech sector have pointed to a regulatory vacuum that is stopping investors from getting financial advice on cryptocurrencies.

  • byClancy Yeates
‘Pushing 40 as a divorced single mum’:How Jess Irvine turned her financial life around

‘Pushing 40 as a divorced single mum’:How Jess Irvine turned her financial life around

Budgeting is not a dirty word – in fact,it’s your best bet for a secure financial future.

  • byJessica Irvine