Get Smart for Life

Get Smart for Life is tailored to Year 12 students as they leave school. It is a trusted source for young people when making financial and life decisions to cover them in navigating the next stage of their life.

This practical book is a tool kit that school leavers can use to get reliable information when they need it. They can use it to avoid financial pitfalls, remove unnecessary stress, be more independent and better plan for the future.

This comprehensive guide for school leavers covers everything from how to get your first job, how to cut through the red tape to claim government assistance, how to rent your first property, buy your first car or smart phone, avoid scams, how to vote and much more.

Table of Contents

• Foreword
• Higher Education Fees
• Government Support for Young People
• Buying a Smartphone
• Travelling Overseas
• Getting a Job
• Earning An Income
• Income Tax
• Superannuation
• Start an Emergency Fund
• Controlling Your Spending
• Budgeting
• Start Investing
• Buying a Car
• Borrowing Money
• Leaving Home
• Insurance
• Avoiding Scams
• Voting in Elections
• Jury Duty