Amid economic uncertainty, Australian parents who feel like they missed out on financial education are worried about their children’s future spending habits. Feeling pressure to improve their kids’ chances of financial success, they’re looking to schools to teach better money management skills.

A recent report has shown that almost half of Aussies barely have enough funds to last a month in the event of a job loss. With Australians feeling increasingly unable to save, brands are harnessing the latest technology to help boost people’s financial literacy.

Trust in Australian banks is dwindling – just 36% of Aussies believe their bank has their best interests at heart. With the sector amid a shake-up, Up is giving people an easier way to manage their money, with flexibility, in-depth analysis and more human communication.

Frustrated by their rising personal debt, ‘spending fasters’ are looking to regain control of their finances by cutting all non-essential purchases for up to a year. How do the women who take this challenge cope without life’s little luxuries? And is this method of saving effective in the long-run?