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Paridhi Jain

Paridhi Jain

Paridhi Jain is the founder of financial education platform, SkilledSmart, which has helped hundreds of adults become financially confident by teaching them practical strategies to manage, save and invest their money.

Property is an expensive asset to get in and out of – there are a lot of added costs to buy, and to sell.

Is buying a home really better than renting?

Ask yourself these questions before you jump into homeownership.

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Money alone won’t buy happiness, but here’s what can

Your bank account doesn’t govern how well-off you feel. You can have lots of money, but still worry about not having enough.

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Why I’m optimistic Millennials can still ‘make it’

Part of the reason for the generational divide is that we still think that “financial success” has to look like what it did for prior generations.

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Mortgage competition was atypical the ACCC says.

The big home ownership mistake many of us make

The more expensive your home, usually the longer your journey to financial independence.

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Returns on residential property look pedestrian compared to other asset classes.

Just because you have the money, doesn’t mean you’re ready to buy a property

Property is overrated as an investment – and it’s not a beginner-friendly asset.

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Opting for an ETF means all your eggs won’t be in one basket. But that doesn’t mean there isn’t any risk involved.

I’m in my 30s. Should I invest my savings or save for a property?

Buying property is so normalised that it can sometimes seem like a less risky option than investing in the sharemarket.

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Investing is a bit like having a healthy diet: it isn’t about one specific food, it’s about the balance of what you eat overall.

I’m scared I’ll lose money if I invest. How do I face my fear?

Investing safely is a bit like having a healthy diet: it isn’t about one specific food, it’s about the balance of what you eat overall.

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Deciding when to return to work after pregnancy can be difficult, especially when finances come into play.

Working with a young child is demanding. Should I be a stay-at-home mum?

Deciding when to return to work after having a baby can be difficult, especially when finances come into play.

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I’m chasing financial freedom. How do I escape the rat race?

Having your investment income cover your expenses is a sought-after goal. But is it really all it’s cracked up to be?

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Going back to basics as an adult can make you feel silly, but it’s an important step in the process.

I’m in my late 30s, and my finances are a mess. Why can’t I fix it?

Feeling like a beginner late in life can be difficult to work through, but starting to learn and make changes are essential parts of the process.

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