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Top 5 financial predictions for the new year (and let’s face it, every year after)

It may be an admirable trait in personal relationships, but in the world of lending, loyalty can come at a cost.

While talking about money is not the most romantic way to spend an evening, it's worth putting some time aside to explore shared goals and the way you manage your money as a twosome.

The parts of the world where people live longest may hold the key to the fountain of youth.

Over the next few months we will be providing some helpful tips on talking money with the 3 age groups - Children 4-8, Tweens 9-12 and Teens 13-18.

From our beaches and outdoor lifestyle to our democracy and cultural diversity, there a lot to feel happy about in Australia.

Close to one in three Aussies is feeling the pinch financially, with money worries reportedly leading to sleep loss, conflicts in relationships, isolation, as well as a range of other things.ⁱ

With nearly one in three people planning to save their tax return, have you considered what you might do with yours?

Stop taking advice from people that offer it for free.

We’re all guilty of it at some stage in our lives.

As we grow up, land our first job and receive our first pay check, friends, family and colleagues will all chip in to give you their pearls of wisdom. 

It seems that financial stress is keeping every generation up at night, albeit for different reasons.

Sounds easy, but in reality it’s much harder than that.

In the moment, most of us would rather have that $15 lunch special than increase our super contributions by 1%. “Later” doesn’t hold up so well against “now.”

Are you the type of person who always has to have the latest clothes, smart technology or gym gear?

If you answered yes to this question, you could be a person who likes instant gratification, that is, you like to indulge in instant reward now, rather than exercising self-controli, in return for a potentially greater reward in the future.

Knowledge is power. The more you’re aware of how your mind works the more you can adjust your attitude towards money. 

There are four distinct Gift-Giver Personalities represented across generations, genders and geographies in Australia.

Here are some tips to start paying off your debt. $45 billion. That’s how much Australians owe on their credit cards.ⁱ

If you’re like three out of four Australians, you may have started the year without a proper budget.ⁱ

If you're wondering how you'll make ends meet over summer, check out these tips on how to spend, without spending every cent.