ASIC to launch tools for first time financial decisions

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The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) will launch today new tools to help 16 – 25 year olds keep their finances in check. ASIC’s MoneySmart Rookie education initiative aims

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ASIC’s MoneySmart releases new reverse mortgage calculator

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ASIC has launched a new reverse mortgage calculator on its MoneySmart website. Robert Drake, ASIC’s Senior Executive – Financial Literacy said, ‘The calculator is a great tool if you or

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How can your clients keep track of their spending?

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ASIC’s 2012 spending clock estimates the average Australian household will spend $69,166 on general living costs in 2012. This amounts to $1,290 per week [1]. Yet only 54% of people

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Survey findings support need for financial literacy in schools

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RaboDirect, the leading online savings and investment bank, announces its support of the government’s Moneysmart Teaching Primary Package, launching today in Adelaide. A recent national survey conducted by RaboDirect revealed

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ASIC to launch consumer and financial literacy package for primary teachers

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ASIC will join teachers and education leaders this week for the launch of the MoneySmart Teaching Primary professional learning package – a new resource to help teachers deliver consumer and

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Your clients can get a MoneyStart start to 2012

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ASIC’s MoneySmart website has a new budget planner to help people start 2012 with a fresh financial outlook. MoneySmart’s Delia Rickard said: ‘Getting out of debt and getting sorted financially

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ASIC warns consumers about hybrid securities and notes

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ASIC today urged consumers to ensure they understand the conditions and risks of hybrid securities and unsecured notes before committing their money. With considerable volatility in equity markets, many investors

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MoneySmart says check your insurance cover

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ASIC’s consumer website, MoneySmart, is encouraging people to check they have appropriate insurance cover. The Bureau of Meteorology predicts a high risk of tropical cyclones this summer . The long-term

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MoneySmart named best government website

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ASIC has announced its MoneySmart website has been named the best government website at the Australian Web Awards on 12 November 2011. The Australian Web Awards evaluates websites on criteria including

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AustralianSuper welcomes launch of MoneySmart.gov.au

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Website will support consumers to make better financial decisions AustralianSuper today announced its support for ASIC’s new personal finance website MoneySmart, launched this afternoon by the Prime Minister, Julia Gillard.

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