Australians, in particular women, are risking more than just a broken heart when it comes to finding love online. Romantic relationship scammers are on the rise causing emotional trauma, financial destitution and even homelessness.

Read Taking Control’s latest insight for find out how you can protect yourself against romance scams.

Embracing the second-hand market and giving the goods you purchase new life, can change the way you think about spending money. Understanding the value of expenditure on consumer products, whilst embracing sustainability, can benefit not only your financial freedom, but your families as well.

Compound interest is the eighth wonder of the world. He who understands it, earns it; he who doesn’t, pays it.