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How do your gift giving habits compare? [Research Report]

19 August 2019

Money & Life team

Money & Life contributors draw on their diverse range of experience to present you with insights and guidance that will help you manage your financial wellbeing, achieve your lifestyle goals and plan for your financial future.

Have you ever thought about how much you spend on gifts throughout the year?

Did you know Australians spend nearly $20 billion a year on gifts? That’s about $1,200 each per year or $100 a month. New research* reveals other truly fascinating insights into how we think, buy, plan and spend our money on those we love the most. It also delves into how young people are desiring gifts that will last longer and that 4 in 5 young Australians would like to receive the gift of time with a financial planner.

 

Read the research to find out how you measure up to the rest of Australia and learn about the benefits of financial planning so that you too can budget, plan and spend without debt or regret.

 

Download research report

 

*National research was conducted to celebrate Financial Planning Week to explore the gift spending habits and expenses of Australians.