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There are so many kids’ savings accounts on the market it can be difficult to wade through all the options; the LLL has made a list of some of the top features and the traps to look for when starting your child on their savings journey. No fees and charges...
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Before we find out where you want to be financially, let’s find out where you are – right now. It’s time to evaluate your health, fitness and finances. If you were considering your own health and fitness, any personal trainer would tell you to start with a low amount of...
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Teaching children about money is an important aspect of their upbringing; understanding how money is earned, saved and spent is a fundamental skill for a child to be able to successfully manage their own funds later in life. No matter the age, giving children life experience with money is vital...
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Pocket money can be a fun and rewarding way for children to learn about money, how it is earned, spent, saved and invested. And there are lots of life lessons thrown into the mix along the way. Whether you choose to give regular pocket money to help your child to...
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COVID-19 has presented Australians with many challenges in recent months; financially, physically, emotionally and spiritually. Financial challenges, in particular, may have impacted individuals and families who were previously comfortable, and they’re now looking for ways to tighten their spending. Before heading to the shops next time, take a moment to...
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Keeping on top of your finances can be one of the most important things that you do for your long-term wealth. Managing your finances starts from the moment you earn your first paycheck and is prudent to be maintained throughout your career and into retirement. Even if you have been...
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Save over $200 at the Adelaide Show this year! It’s Spring, which for Adeladians means “The Royal Adelaide Show is coming!” From Friday 30 August to Sunday 8 September thousands of families will spend hundreds of dollars on tickets, rides, show bags and food at the Royal Show. As budget-savvy...
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I don’t mean to worry all you parents out there, but it’s already August which means the Book Week parade is just around the corner! Love it or loathe it, Book Week is a well-established tradition in primary schools around Australia, and just quietly, the kids adore all the book...
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What’s happening? How come I’ve run out of money? Here are a few simple budgeting ideas to help you plan for the future. Plan When you plan, you need to be clear with yourself about your income and expenses. Know how much you need for the day-to-day and for the...
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Some years ago, a couple living eight hours’ drive from their capital city wanted to help their two sons to understand money, so they opened an LLL Children’s Savings Account for each of them. They thought that maybe there would be enough in the accounts for the boys to buy...
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Now what? When you were growing up, you undoubtedly got your hands on tangible cash pretty often. In an increasingly cashless society, it’s easy to forget that children haven’t - and probably won’t. Children may miss out on learning the shape, size and texture of real money. Teaching them about...
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...you’d better not pout, I'm telling you why. With all your pre-holiday activities planned and budgeted for, it’s now time to turn your attention to the actual Christmas celebrations themselves. Rushing out to buy the gifts we want to give would be easy, but as my family keep reminding me...
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...you’d better not pout, I'm telling you why. Ok, you’d be forgiven if you did start pouting. The Christmas and New Year holiday season is fast on its way and as the warmer weather sets in the social activities kick into overdrive. From years gone by, I know that once...
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Living on a budget can sometimes mean looking for alternative ways of enjoying the things you love that would normally eat into your funds. A library for instance, can help you stay on budget with their no-cost resources and activities. It’s a great place to pick up interesting and creative...
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Oops! Back in high school I was excellent at setting up a study plan. But I don’t think I ever got myself to actually do the study according to the plan! I needed a different system, one that I would actually use … Maybe your budget is the same. Maybe...
