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.
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I have a good job and savings, so why do I still worry about money?
The misconception many people have is that financial anxiety is purely a consequence of how much you have in your bank account.
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I’m in my 30s with no idea how to manage my finances. Where do I start?
It’s common to feel overwhelmed when it comes to your finances. Here are four simple places to start.
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How do I manage my money and super as a business owner?
Sole traders and business owners often forego their own savings, but it’s crucial you act early to set yourself up for retirement.
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Money & relationships
How do I get my partner more involved in our finances?
If your partner isn’t involved in your finances, it’s worth spending the time getting them up to speed.
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Income tax
Most tax tips in June won’t help you. But this one will
Instead of fighting it, how can we organise ourselves so that the end of the financial year is something we feel prepared for?
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Are shares better than property? The answer is harder than you think
It’s a mistake to think that the most important factor when selecting an investment product or strategy is which will make you the most money.
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Investing
Why you need to stop chasing investment returns
Everyone is constantly searching for the magic formula, but in reality investing is a long-term game, more of a marathon than a sprint.
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Financial literacy
Why ‘perfect’ doesn’t exist in investment, but progress does
There’s no such thing as a perfect investment portfolio, or a perfect budget, or a perfect savings system, but you can only learn from experience.
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Money psychology
Feel like you never have enough money? You’re not the only one
Do you ever feel like you never have enough, despite being financially stable? It’s not uncommon, and it’s something you can change.
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We just paid off our credit card. How do we avoid getting into debt again?
Staying out of debt and saving money can sometimes feel like an unattainable goal. It can be better to start off small.
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Federal budget
Budget basics: What’s the difference between fiscal and monetary policy?
Imagine our economy is a plane that’s being driven by two co-pilots. Each pilot has their own control panel, but they share similar objectives: to keep the plane flying smoothly.
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