Sending your children through school is often the second largest expense after a mortgage for many Australians, so it’s important to plan ahead.
Aside from school fees, there are regular expenses such as uniforms, equipment, and excursions that can affect your budget significantly, and with tertiary education these costs might be around for more than 15 years!
A survey by Nexus found around 33% of parents say they are taking on extra work to pay for education, while 31% are returning to the workforce. A worrying 16% of parents say they are taking out loans to meet education costs, while 15% are moving house to realise capital for education costs.
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PRESS RELEASE 06 October 2010: Perth based financial planning firm, Prestige Wealth Partners’ Financial Adviser, Rebecca Newton has received the Pro-bono category Award in Financial Wisdom’s annual Value of Advice Awards for the positive impact her advice has had on her clients.
“Making the right decisions regarding one’s financial future is paramount. Being able to seek out legitimate investment information and speaking to someone, who is able to give you independent and unbiased advice, is a critical ingredient in the overall scheme of things. 




