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| | | ... second quarter of 2023, attributing this to persistent inflation and elevated interest rates which have raised the cost of living and resulted in declining real wages. Inflation eased to 5.4% in the third quarter of 2023, down from 7.8% in the fourth ... |
| | | | ... 2023. They continue to be of great concern to us. "We are also seeing the impact of increased interest rates and cost of living pressures, with complaints involving financial hardship also significantly higher." Though there were also rises in complaints ... |
| | | | ... in inquiries regarding downsizer contributions, Ashendon suggested that this may be attributed to the escalated cost of living, prompting retirees to seek ways to boost their savings of increase cash flow. Another potential reason is this strategy has ... |
| | | | ... too expensive," Cupitt said. The research also uncovered that two-thirds of Australians (66%) are concerned that cost of living pressures will impact their ability to afford to take out or continue paying for life insurance. Out of this group, parents ... |
| | | | ... 60%of all scam losses so far this year," he said. "Access to good advice can be key to helping Australians manage cost of living pressures." Welcoming the changes, UniSuper head of financial advice and education Andrew Gregory said: "For too long there ... |
| | | | ... four Australians say they don't have enough money for an emergency. With rising interest rates and increased cost of living, people's financial literacy and understanding of their financial situation is being tested," he said. "Financial literacy ... |
| | | | ... it hasn't shifted much in 30 years despite all the goodwill and good intentions." Hutley admitted that the cost of living is very much in the front of people's minds; however, she pointed out that the nation has the ability to focus on more than ... |
| | | | ... feel more at peace with their finance, which is especially important as family budgets are strained by the rising cost of living." |
| | | | ... wish they'd started planning for retirement earlier and an equal number are "extremely concerned" about the rising cost of living. In addition to regulatory, longevity and return risk, retirees need to manage a complex tax code and social security system. ... |
| | | | ... sales and new business Beau Riley said. At the same time, he said it's understood many Australians are experiencing cost of living challenges and juggling tight household budgets. "Our updated Health Sense Plus offering not only plays an important role ... |
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