Money psychology

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Retirement age and the concept of retirement in Australia is changing dramatically.

A call to action for mid-lifers: Rethink retirement

Younger Australians have a remarkable power of choice over when to retire, but most don’t know what to do with it.

  • Bec Wilson

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While eftpos and credit card usage is climbing, cash remains the most important payment method for low-value transactions in Australia.

How to invest the $103.7 billion Aussies have stashed under the mattress

Cash gives Australians a sense of security amid economic volatility. Here’s how to invest it to achieve a decent return instead.

  • Nina Hendy
In February, Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock called the prospect of consecutive cuts “unrealistic”.

Why do we keep expecting rate cuts, even when the RBA tells us not to?

Holding out hope for something that we’ve been told is unlikely to happen is, psychologically speaking, only human. But it’s unfair to get grumpy with the RBA about it.

  • Victoria Devine
Our society expects you to pay a privilege for being single.

Forget nepo babies, the new social privilege is being in a long-term relationship

When my friend was forced out of a cafe because she was on her own it became clear to me that we have gone too far in prioritising people in relationships.

  • Zoya Patel
Long-lasting wealth is built not from the thrill of the chase, or the excitement of reaching new highs, but from the quiet conviction to keep going through it all.

Feel hopeless with money? You might be in the ‘messy middle’

Long-lasting wealth is built not from the thrill of the chase, or the excitement of reaching new highs, but from the conviction to keep going through it all.

  • Paridhi Jain
Financial advice sometimes isn’t about telling someone what they should do with their time, but engaging them in a process that allows them to arrive at a conclusion for themselves.

Telling people what they ‘should’ do with money doesn’t work. Here’s why

Last week I wrote a column that prompted a lot of worthy questions from readers. Here’s why I took the approach I did.

  • Paridhi Jain
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This phase of life can feel like an existential crisis, but in reality, it’s a whole new chapter of discovery and growth.

Why have I lost all motivation now that I’m wealthy?

Once you pass the point of chasing money for security’s sake, the whole exercise can start to feel a bit pointless.

  • Paridhi Jain
Burying your head in the sand, or trying to force yourself to get better, won’t help you fix your financial woes.

Stop trying to force your finances. Do this instead

Burying your head in the sand, or trying to force yourself to get better, won’t help you fix your financial woes.

  • Paridhi Jain
Your kids’ main money lessons – and modelling – will come from you, not school.

Before they leave home, teach your kids these nine things about money

Teaching your kids to be financially savvy is one of the most critical life skills you can give them.

  • Nina Hendy
Comparing your financial success to that of others is extremely common, but it’s worth asking yourself why you’re choosing to do so.

I earn lots, but can’t stop comparing myself to others. What do I do?

Comparing your financial success to that of others is extremely common, but it’s worth asking yourself why you’re choosing to do so.

  • Paridhi Jain