Money tips for young people

Be in control

Use these tips to take control or get help
Read our To the Max comic. Find out how Josh, Sammie, Lena and Kaz deal with mobile phone debts, credit cards, car finance and insurance.

Try the Plan for the party - super quiz
Tax concessions and other government benefits make super one of the best ways to invest your savings for the long term. Find out about choosing your own super fund
In most cases, you'll join a super fund as soon as you're employed, because by law your employer must pay in 9% of your earnings. Are you eligible for superannuation as a casual worker?
If you've had a lot of casual and part-time work, it's easy to end up with little bits of super scattered across different accounts. If that's happened to you, then it's generally a good idea to combine your accounts. Four reasons why you should combine small amounts into one fund
Learn more about super with the Your money starter factsheets

Safe or sorry car insurance quiz Choose your character, buy a car and select the insurance you need. Then see what happens....
Have a look at our car insurance material before you buy.
Going on a holiday? Learn more about travel insurance and why you might need it, especially if you're fit and active.
Learn more about insurance with the Your money starter factsheets.

Find out how to spot a scam and avoid becoming a victim. When in doubt, check them out.

Did you know that social networking sites like Facebook, My Space, Bebo and Linkedin could be used by fraudsters to steal your identity? Find out how to protect yourself.

If you have had a problem with a financial service or product you have a right to make a complaint. Our guide You can complain tells you who to contact and what to say.

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FIDO Website: Printed 07/03/2009