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'Covert violence': The hidden cost of financial abuse
More than 15 per cent of women and 7 per cent of men have experienced economic abuse in their lifetimes, research shows.
More than 15 per cent of women and 7 per cent of men have experienced economic abuse in their lifetimes, research shows.
Most Australians would be aware that there is a problem with gender and money. Or, more specifically, inequalities between men and women when it comes to both spending and earning.
This Mother's Day, I would encourage all mums to reframe the way they think about helping their kids and others that they love.
Money is less visible than ever. But mum-of-two Penina Petersen still believes that cash is king when it comes to teaching young children about personal finances.
Surviving on the age pension requires spending almost nothing on items such as gifts, music, home improvements or overseas holidays.
When Eugenie Pepper and husband Shane took over his family's babywear business in 2012, it was something of a leap of faith.
So you are thinking of going back to study? If you are, you are certainly not alone.
Credit cards are an areas where the debt figures can be mind-boggling.
Joint finances are fine, but assumptions about joint finances are a big problem.
It pays to check out care options sooner rather than later.
Individual females could soon overtake men in the home buying stakes.
Women need to understand the household balance sheet and take an interest in their finances.