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Three common money conundrums – and why they’re all lies
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Three common money conundrums – and why they’re all lies

We all think about money in different ways, but our worries tend to manifest in some common concerns.

  • by Paridhi Jain

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How to end the cycle of financial self-sabotage

How to end the cycle of financial self-sabotage

One step forward, two steps back. Is that what your financial life feels like? Fixing this isn’t really about money – it’s about how you think.

  • by Paridhi Jain
Rich or poor, everyone worries about money. Here’s how to stop

Rich or poor, everyone worries about money. Here’s how to stop

There is no level of wealth that automatically sets you free from financial anxiety, but there are ways you can start to manage it.

  • by Paridhi Jain
Why you should forget what your parents taught you about money
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Opinion

Why you should forget what your parents taught you about money

Money lessons your parents taught you – both good and bad – could be hindering you as an adult.

  • by Paridhi Jain
The simple money lessons financial advisers wish were taught in school
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The simple money lessons financial advisers wish were taught in school

Did you learn about taxes in high school? What about superannuation or shares?

  • by Caterina Hrysomallis
They’re perfectly legal, but these business ‘cults’ should be shamed
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They’re perfectly legal, but these business ‘cults’ should be shamed

Ask a friend whether they’ve ever lost someone to the cult of multi-level marketing and there’s a pretty high chance they will answer “yes”.

  • by Victoria Devine
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What can reality TV teach us about money? More than you’d think
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What can reality TV teach us about money? More than you’d think

Past the fake tan and veneers, seeing discussions about insecurities, vulnerabilities, or hairy topics like money can be extremely helpful and informative.

  • by Victoria Devine
Three reasons your finances feel ‘too hard’ to tackle
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Three reasons your finances feel ‘too hard’ to tackle

Getting stuck in financial avoidance is not a simple matter of laziness or irresponsibility. The roots of the problem go much deeper.

  • by Paridhi Jain
How changing the way you think can boost your bank balance

How changing the way you think can boost your bank balance

Here are four ways you should develop your mindset to be able to save money more easily.

  • by Paridhi Jain
My partner loves to spend, but I love to save. What should I do?

My partner loves to spend, but I love to save. What should I do?

Financial conflict in a relationship is often a symptom of a deeper problem, so take a step back and figure out what’s really going on.

  • by Paridhi Jain
Trying to shortcut your way to retirement? It’s not that simple
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Trying to shortcut your way to retirement? It’s not that simple

Many people who hate their jobs want to win the lottery and never work again, but the truth is this narrative will actually slow you down, financially.

  • by Paridhi Jain