Westpac says: one third of Aussie kids and adults have ‘Maths Anxiety’
According to a recent study by Westpac, one third of Aussie kids and adults get a little shaky when it comes to maths.
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Nearly half of Aussie seniors falling short of a comfortable retirement fund
Aussies in their 50s and 60s are struggling to build up an adequate savings nest egg ahead of retirement, according to recent research from MLC, part of NAB’s wealth management division.
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The super performance gap that could cost you $200,000 at retirement time
Australians could be shortchanging their savings balances to the tune of hundreds of thousands come retirement time, at least that’s according to Industry Super Australia (ISA) - the representative body of industry super funds across the country.
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Money tops list as biggest regret for every Australian generation
New research from the Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has found that almost a third of Aussies are stressed about their finances, with a low bank balance being the biggest roadblock from achieving their desired lifestyle.
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Shopping smarter, tracking spending - is this really millennials we’re talking about?
Despite the fact that millennials are popularly thought of as lazy, irresponsible and only interested in avocado breakfasts, recent research from Westpac has revealed that an overwhelming 91% of Aussies aged 18-35 are setting and proactively working toward their savings goals.
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Pain continues for Aussie savers as interest rates continue downwards
Aussie savers took another hit today after ME Bank announced a cut to its previously market-leading ongoing bonus savings account rate.
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Falling short: 60% of Aussies believe they won’t have enough money for retirement
Growing concern about a shortfall in the amount of money they will have available at retirement is incentivising more and more Australians to focus on slashing their debt and boosting their savings balance a new report has found.
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Key to savings wealth is all about connecting with your future self: UBank
Do you ever find yourself dipping into your hard earned savings to pay for clothes or a trip away? Well you’re not alone, with new research revealing that Australians withdraw a whopping $30 billion each year from their savings accounts.
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Over 50s underprepared for tax time: St.George Bank
Mature Australians are using high interest savings and term deposits for their cash savings but General Manager of St.George Retail, Ross Miller, says this age group need to consider where this ‘at call’ cash is best placed, particularly with the lead up to tax time and the upcoming changing superannuation rules.
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Revealed: Aussie savings accounts fall lower than inflation
A recent study from Mozo has revealed that Aussie savings are going backwards, with not a single saving account in Australia now providing an interest rate which keeps savings ahead of the current levels of inflation and tax.
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