Category: Consumer Behavior
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How having a flat tyre could send many Australians flat broke
Consumer Behavior, Credit and Loans, Diversification, Economic Insights, Financial Planning, Financial Wellness, Lifestyle, Lifestyle & Well-being, Personal FinanceThe Australian Bureau of Statistics reports that the national saving ratio has plummeted to a 17-year low of 1.1% of total disposable income. Nearly half of Australians have less than $1,000 in savings, with 20% having no savings at all. This financial instability is causing significant stress, with 76% of respondents feeling strained by their…
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Dozens of Australian businesses have gender pay gaps above 50%
Australia’s national gender pay gap stands at 12%, with men earning an average of $1982.80 weekly compared to $1744.80 for women. This disparity results in women earning 88 cents for every dollar earned by men, amounting to $12,376 less annually. The data, excluding overtime and junior or part-time employees, reveals significant state and industry variations.…
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Trend following in crises
In times of market turbulence, trend-following strategies can offer valuable diversification for investment portfolios. Winton’s latest article delves into how these strategies perform during major equity drawdowns and the challenges faced by Commodity Trading Advisors (CTAs) in providing “crisis alpha.” The piece suggests the benefits of maintaining a strategic allocation to trend-following CTAs, showcasing their…
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8 tips to save money on your bills
8 tips to save money on your bills We work hard to earn our income and even harder to save it to achieve our dreams. Even a few dollars saved on different types of bills over the years can compound into something meaningful. Let’s go through some of the ways that can help achieve these…
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How Much Do You Know About Managing Money?
Consumer Behavior, Financial Health, Financial Planning, Getting Started, Investment Strategies, UncategorizedHow Much Do You Know About Managing Money? In our quest for financial independence, understanding how to manage every cent of our earnings is crucial. But transitioning from earning a salary or wage to a position where wealth covers our financial needs requires a focused mindset. Test your knowledge with our quiz. Question 1: Saving…
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Understanding your spending is key to your personal wealth
Understanding your spending is key to your personal wealth Each year in early May, the Treasurer delivers the Federal Budget and many people across Australia listen intently. The Budget tells us how the government plans to spend its revenue in the coming year, whether it can afford to give us tax cuts, and whether it…
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