Australians are becoming more engaged with their personal finances.
It’s fair to say 2020 hasn’t quite panned out the way any of us thought it would. From local bushfires to a global pandemic it’s been a rollercoaster of a ride. But there’s growing evidence that Australians are tapping into their reserves of resilience to set their family finances up for a post-coronavirus landscape.
Regardless of whether it’s forced by circumstances beyond our control or simply because we’re spending more time at home, research by Nature & The Lab shows COVID-19 has prompted many of us to become more engaged with our personal finances and focus more on our financial wellness i .
The pandemic has impelled us into a state of heightened financial consciousness and put personal finances front of mind. With the bigger picture so uncertain, we’re looking to control what we can.
1. We’re tracking our finances more closely than ever, with more than one in three Australians surveyed either reviewing their budget or creating a budget for the first time.
“This has been a breath of fresh air, I’m doing a financial spring clean and looking forward to getting back on track”
2. We’re saving more and borrowing less by tracking our spending, looking for better deals and choosing the right products.
“It’s the mindless swipe of the credit card. I’m realizing the consequences of small incremental spending adds up over time”
3. We’re more engaged with our super and while most of us have taken the long view and avoided over-reacting to market volatility, we’re checking our account balance and investment options.
4. We’re focusing more on our investments and seeking more frequent updates on financial performance.
“I’ve always been careful with money but this has made me more determined than ever to get ahead”
5. We’re more conscious of needing an emergency fund and building a safety net so we’re better prepared in the future.
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i Nature & The Lab research, Apr-May 2020.
©AWM Services Pty Ltd. First published July 2020
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