Increased household debt, record-high property prices and the aftermath of the global financial crisis have not impeded Australians' belief in their ability to achieve their goals.
In fact, an August 2016 research paper by The Financial Planning Association of Australia and McCrindle, showed four in five Australians were confident they could turn their goals into a reality.i
We take a look at the achievements, aspirations and roadblocks that topped people's lists.
The FPA and McCrindle study, which compiled responses from more than 1,000 people, aged 20 to 65, revealed Australians' key achievements across generations.
Check out the table belowi to see how your own achievements fare.
Interestingly, nearly half of all Australians said they dreamed about the future every few weeks, with people's major life goals including things such as:
Despite many Australians feeling motivated by their abilities and dreams, there are things people acknowledge hold them back, like:i
Other factors people grapple with include regrets that they could have saved more (47%), spent less (34%) and invested more (27%).
We can assist you to start mapping out your goals - whether it be saving for something big, buying a property, setting up your kids for the future, or something else. Exploring and planning is the first step and we can also help you take the next step to achieving your goals.
| Generation Y | Generation X | Baby Boomers |
|---|---|---|
| Travelling overseas - 39% | Buying a home - 42% | Travelling overseas - 46% |
| Buying a home - 28% | Travelling overseas - 36% | Buying a home - 42% |
| Becoming financially independent - 16% | Buying an investment property- 15% | Building a new home -17% |
| Living overseas - 14% | Living overseas - 11% | Being financially ready for retirement - 16% |
| Paying off a wedding - 13% | Buying sport/hobby equipment - 9% | Starting a business - 14% |
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i FPA Dare to Dream - Research into Australia's Financial Hopes and Fears
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