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Report: Why women are better money managers than men

- November 13, 2019 3 MIN READ

Leading credit score provider Credit Simple’s state of the nation report found women are better at managing money than men despite common misconceptions that men are savvier with their finances. Credit Simple found women have higher credit ratings in almost every state, city and region in Australia despite the gender pay gap and common attitudes… Read more »

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Why tech stocks are a better bet than horses

- November 7, 2019 < 1 MIN READ

Since 2010, M8 Ventures partner Alan ‘the nice one’ Jones has eschewed betting on the Melbourne Cup, putting his money into tech stocks instead.  As he outlined in a blog post: “investing in the barbarous exploitation of tech industry workers does at least come with the conscious consent of the tech workers, whereas the barbarous exploitation of racehorses isn’t… Read more »

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Top money tools for kids

- October 14, 2019 < 1 MIN READ

One of the most important life skills you can pass on to your child is good money habits. To make it easier for parents there are a bunch of terrific tools available to use. Here are two tools you might want to consider…

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Birth Beat: educating and empowering expectant parents

- September 26, 2019 3 MIN READ

“My dream is to educate and empower all expecting parents and care providers, regardless of location, education, background or gender,” says Edwina Sharrock, founder of Birth Beat, a Tamworth based startup whose mission is to provide a better birth experience for all. “The experience of childbirth is foundational for a family and improving birth experiences and… Read more »