Financial stress v poverty

18/11/2021 29 min
Financial stress v poverty

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In a post-pandemic recovery, we might expect financial stress to lessen. But the highest level of financial stress, beyond just making ends meet, has been increasing in recent months for families with young children. The Money explores new research from the Melbourne Institute. Plus, the effects of the pandemic on financial equality - Gen Z women are falling behind. And, are tighter lending restrictions cooling Australia's housing market?Guests:Abigail Payne, Director and Ronald Henderson Professor, Melbourne Institute: Applied Economic & Social Research, University of MelbourneBianca Hartge-Hazelman, founder, Financy Women's IndexEliza Owen, Head of Residential Research Australia, CoreLogic