A survey of young New Zealanders finds four in ten didn’t view buy now, pay later as debt. That perception can influence how they use it.
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Let’s unpack how interest rates actually work. Then try the RBA’s quiz to see how well you understand the economy.
Money matters are a vital part of education.
You don’t need to be a finance expert to help set your kids up with good money habits for life.
Understanding finance isn’t enough – it’s vital to be able to apply that knowledge when there is pressure on your wallet.
One in five super funds are leaving members to make high-stakes decisions about retirement alone.
The UK system can be hard to navigate – and lacking knowledge on how it works can leave migrants paying more or missing out entirely.
It’s worth looking closely at what money teaches children, and what it is we want them to learn.
A researcher offers families advice on playful paths to summer STEM learning for children.
Americans are increasingly worried about the economy. Research shows that taking steps to improve your ‘financial efficacy’ can help alleviate some hardships.
Wage workers in street food shops are among the most vulnerable category of workers in Ghana.
If Canada is to maintain an informed, financially responsible and democratic society, tax literacy must be taken seriously.
Is the increasingly gamified trading environment equipping new investors with the skills and confidence to build a strong financial future, or is it designed to exploit their weaknesses?
Businesses need more than finance to succeed: they need to understand how to manage it.
Six ways to meaningfully and effectively integrate financial literacy into high school learning without high-stakes testing.
The latest market breakthrough follows the S&P 500 topping 5,000 in February. But are these markers purely psychological?
Exchange-traded funds allow you to spread your risk across many different regions and markets (such as shares, bonds, property and companies). You aren’t putting all your eggs in one basket.
Feel like you’re drowning in debt? Owing money can sometimes be challenging, but not all debts should keep you awake at night.
However you structure pocket money in your family, it is important to consider it an opportunity to learn about finances.
Being financially resilient means you aren’t left financially devastated when an expensive emergency creeps up on you.
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Associate Professor in Finance, University of Canberra
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Senior lecturer, Canberra School of Government, University of Canberra
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Professor of Finance, RMIT University
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Adjunct Senior Lecturer, Business School, Auckland University of Technology and Senior Lecturer in Finance & Financial Planning, Griffith University
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Associate Professor in the Faculty of Law, Queen's University, Ontario
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Professor of Finance, Auckland University of Technology
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Senior Lecturer Mathematics Education, Deakin University
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Adjunct associate, Griffith University
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Professorial Fellow and Co-Director, HILDA Survey, Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research, The University of Melbourne
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Associate Professor, Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous Engagement) and School of Education, The University of Queensland
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Lecturer in Financial Planning, James Cook University
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Associate Professor, Mathematics Education, Western Sydney University
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Associate Professor in the Department of Finance and co-director of the Brain, Mind & Markets Laboratory, The University of Melbourne
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Associate Professor, Department of Community Health Sciences, University of Manitoba
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Professor of Finance, The University of Western Australia