Episode 35- Financial literacy and the cost of good advice

Published: Nov. 27, 2019, 4:26 a.m.

b'On this episode, we\\u2019re talking about savings, earnings and investing. In a nutshell, financial literacy. This is an episode for listeners who think to themselves, \\u2018I\\u2019ll think about my finances later!\\u2019\\n\\nFirst, we calculate the retirement savings of a fictional 80\\u2019s soap opera character. Then, Jon Tyler from the UTS Business School joins us to explain why financial literacy is so important for everyone, not just \\u2018boring accountants.\\u2019\\n\\n\\nFurther Reading:\\n\\nNot sure where to start budgeting and personal financial planning? ASIC has a great (free) online tool called MoneySmart.\\n\\nMore information can be found on Jon and his work at the UTS Business School website.\\n\\nCheck out Adele Furgeson\\u2019s AFR article on the changing nature of the financial advice sector in Australia\\n\\nASIC has compiled helpful information on payday loans here\\n\\n\\n\\nMusic: Tomoko Aran, Taeko Ohnuki, Ethan Sloan, V.V. Campos and Neighbours Theme by Barry Crocker\\n\\n**Information in this episode should not be taken as financial advice. Please consult an independent financial advisor for questions relating to personal finances.'