Category: Security
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The hidden cost of sitting on cash: what women saving for a home need to know
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Many of us grew up hearing the same message about money. Save what you earn. Be careful. Avoid risk. For women especially, saving was often the only financial lesson we were taught. Saving feels safe. Your balance grows. You can see it. You can touch it. It is there when you need it. But if…
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Buying your first home after 40 in Australia: Why more women are entering the property market later
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Buying your first home used to feel like something most Australians would achieve in their twenties or early thirties. Today, that is no longer the reality for many people. At Penny, we’re speaking with more women buying their first home after 40, not because they have “failed financially”, but because the path to home ownership…
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It’s not about free food. It’s about financial security
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A survey making headlines recently claimed that nearly 1 in 3 Gen Z singles have gone on a date just for the free meal. At first glance, it’s an easy headline to scoff at or judge. But beneath the clickbait is a story about money, gender, and power that deserves a much closer look. According…
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From kiss cam to wake-up call
What every woman should know about protecting herself financially You’ve probably seen that Coldplay concert clip, the one where a couple was caught kissing on the big screen. At first, it seemed like a sweet moment. Then the internet erupted when viewers realised the camera-shy lovers had something to hide. The memes came quickly. So…
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Empower Your Financial Future
Financial literacy isn’t a joke—it’s the foundation of security, independence, and achieving dreams like owning a home.