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Minister Launches Financial Literacy Package for Teachers

Senator the Hon Nick Sherry, Minister for Superannuation and Corporate Law, and Mr Paul Clitheroe today launched a package to help teachers deliver consumer and financial literacy education in schools ...

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3 June 2008

How to Get Good Advice about Money

Australians sometimes need a hand with managing their money, and there are plenty of good sources of information and advice, according to the Financial Literacy Foundation...

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22 May 2008

Free Resource for Women to Build Their Money Skills

A new resource for women who want to build their money skills was launched today by Mr Paul Clitheroe, Chairman of the Financial Literacy Foundation's Advisory Board....

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3 April 2008

New Report Sheds Light on Women and Money

A new report on what Australian women think about money was launched today by Mr Paul Clitheroe, Chairman of the Financial Literacy Foundation's Advisory Board...

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3 April 2008

Managing Debt Means Taking Control

Most Australians say they manage debt wisely, but some say they make only minimum repayments and others say they get into debt by buying things they can't afford, reveals a recent report by the Australian Government's Financial Literacy Foundation...

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9 October 2007

Young People Want to Learn More about Money: New Report

Young Australians recognise that small steps can make all the difference when it comes to handling money and are keen to learn more, according to a recent report by the Australian Government's Financial Literacy Foundation...

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20 September 2007

Tax Time Doesn't Have to be Taxing for Teenagers

The Australian Government's Financial Literacy Foundation is encouraging young people to find out more about tax returns with the October deadline for lodging tax returns approaching...

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17 September 2007

When it Comes to Understanding Money, Practice Makes Perfect

Financial Literacy - Australians understanding money is the result of a survey of 7,500 Australians aged 12 to 75 on a range of money management issues from budgeting and saving to investing and protecting money....

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6 September 2007

Money Tips Only a Click Away

The Australian Government's Financial Literacy Foundation has unveiled the new-look Understanding Money website, offering Australians a user-friendly and easily accessible money information resource...

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26 July 2007

A New Year's Regimen to Keep You Financially Fit

The Australian Government's Financial Literacy Foundation is urging people to check their financial fitness over the coming financial year...

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17 July 2007

Financial Literacy and Your Tax Saving

From July 1st all Australian taxpayers will share in tax cuts worth $31.5 billion over the next four years. What Australians decide to do with that money today can make a very big difference...

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25 June 2007

Financial Literacy Foundation Launches Indigenous Understanding Money Resource

The first booklet aimed at helping to improve Indigenous financial literacy programs is launched today by the Financial Literacy Foundation's Chairman, Paul Clitheroe, in Cairns...

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6 June 2007

Financial Advice and Making the Most of Your Super

The Australian Government has recently announced significant improvements to Australia's superannuation arrangements. From 1 July 2007, the Better Super changes will give Australians the opportunity to improve their lifestyle in retirement...

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23 May 2007

Free Booklet Helps to Get Your Money Sorted

A free Understanding Money handbook containing loads of information to help you make your money work harder is available now...

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26 April 2007

Foundation Launches New Workplace Financial Literacy Resources

In a world of growing choice in financial services the ability to make informed and effective decisions on the use and management of money is a vital skill for all Australians...

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1 March 2007

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