Can you guess how much unpaid childcare is worth in Australia? An estimated $345 billion, according to a March 2017 report by PwC, which would make it the largest industry in the formal economy. The m…
Gender gap just the start of income inequality in Australia
The 2016 Census results highlight a significant earnings gap between the most well of Australians and the most disadvantaged, particularly in certain regions. Nicholas Biddle, and Francis Markham from…
Paid family violence leave reduces the financial blow for victims
Jenny’s* story demonstrates how the consequences of family violence stem far beyond the physical and emotional impacts, and showcases the role a workplace can have in helping women feel safe. Wh…
How to ask for a pay rise
RBA chief Philip Lowe says an unwillingness to negotiate for more money is leading to unhappiness. But as Mara Olekalns from the Melbourne Business School writes, it’s not that simple! She outli…
Tax experts say tampon tax should be ‘removed’
Tampons might not be tax free, or even tax deducible but they do have a new champion to fight for the women who use them, writes Bianca Hartge-Hazelman from Financy. In a first, one of the country…
When an unexpected crisis throws a family into turmoil.
The events that trigger the biggest changes in our lives are often the ones we’ve never prepared for. Shocks like a job loss, a sudden illness or an accident can impact our ability to work, earn an in…
Women rely on the family home to support them in old age
A home takes centre stage as key to supporting women through retirement. So what happens when you can’t afford one? In this piece republished from The Conversation, Rachel Ong and Siobhan Austen…
The 22 women on this year’s Rich List, including eight billionaires
There are now eight, billionaire women in Australia as reported by the annual Financial Review Rich List yesterday. It may sound like a huge figure, but this year 60 Aussie billionaires made the list …
Budget 2017: Six areas that could affect your financial position
It’s Budget Day! These are the predictions affecting women you need to know about, thanks to Financy founder and editor, Bianca Hartge-Hazelman. Tonight’s Federal Budget is shaping up to be one…
How millennial women can protect their financial futures
As a 26-year old, superannuation and planning for retirement have never been high on my priority list. I had assumed that a degree, full-time employment and ambition would surely guarantee a strong, f…
