Financial literacy
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Pinch every penny? Not if you want to actually get ahead
While you’re collecting points to get $50 off or scouring aisles for discounts, you’re probably not focused on problems worth more in the long run.
- by Paridhi Jain
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Why you don’t need to earn lots to be good with money
You went to school, studied hard, landed a good job, and hustled for promotions. That’s the road map to financial success, right? Not so fast.
- by Paridhi Jain
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How to be good with money, even if you find it boring
A lot of mainstream advice makes good money management seem akin to a part-time job, but in reality, it can be very hands-off.
- by Paridhi Jain
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Yes, you can save money and still enjoy life. Here’s how
Common finance advice seems to suggest saving money should be a slog, whereas the opposite is actually true.
- by Paridhi Jain
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Could grandparents be our biggest financial influencers?
Teaching the younger generation how to be frugal with their cash can be valuable wisdom for grandparents to impart, but it’s become more difficult to do.
- by Bec Wilson
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Manifestation: Can you think your way to untold riches?
Is manifestation the hidden secret to the life you truly desire? Probably not, but some aspects can help how we think about money.
- by Paridhi Jain
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Investing
Why this is the most poorly understood thing in finance
It’s a factor many investors wring their hands about, but it’s worth learning how to manage it properly.
- by Paridhi Jain
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Want to retire early? Consider these things first
Chasing the allure of FIRE – financial independence, retire early – could leave you worse off in the long run.
- by Paridhi Jain
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Making money is a team sport, so don’t do it alone
We’re taught in school to succeed as individuals, not in a group. Don’t make the same mistake when it comes to money.
- by Paridhi Jain
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How you could be setting yourself up to fail financially
Negative thoughts about money can buzz around like annoying flies, preventing you from making any real progress.
- by Paridhi Jain
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Money psychology
Is apathy the real obstacle to financial success?
There’s one aspect of financial advice that doesn’t get a lot of airtime – and it starts with how you think about money.
- by Paridhi Jain
Original URL: https://www.smh.com.au/topic/financial-literacy-6fyv