About us

Our purpose

We believe taking control of your money can change your life for the better.

One in three Australians find dealing with money stressful and overwhelming. Everyday we all make dozens of decisions about money.

Making informed decisions leads to greater financial wellbeing. That’s where we come in.

Moneysmart offers guidance for all Australians, whatever your situation, wherever you find yourself in life.

Our simple tools, tips and calculators help people of all ages, backgrounds and incomes to be in control of their financial lives.

Start here.

With Moneysmart, you'll find it easier to...

• Manage your money
• Reduce your debt
• Plan for your future
• Grow your wealth
• Use tools and resources
• Find teaching resources

Our story

We all need a place to start

Money matters touch all of us.

Your first job or your first car.

That promotion you’ve worked hard for or buying the home you always dreamed of.

Getting over a setback or planning for the rest of your life.

For every life decision, big or small, start with Moneysmart.

Moneysmart for teachers

Helping teachers connect learning to life.

Across Australia teachers are bringing everyday financial topics into the classroom, boosting kids’ engagement and critical thinking.

With ready-to-use, hands-on lesson plans aligned to the curriculum, teachers can save time and focus on improving the student experience.

More about Moneysmart for teachers.

Our objectives

We’re committed to helping Australians of all ages, backgrounds and incomes to increase their financial wellbeing. Through the Moneysmart website we:

• encourage saving
• provide simple steps for the 1 in 3 people who feel stressed and overwhelmed by money
• encourage informed use of financial products and services
• increase retirement preparedness
• provide specialist support for priority audiences

ASIC's role in consumer education

Moneysmart is a Federal Government website, brought to you by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), the corporate, markets, financial services and consumer credit regulator in Australia.

ASIC is responsible for engaging with consumers and industry to promote confident and informed participation by investors and consumers in the financial system. The Moneysmart program provides information to help Australians to be in control of their financial lives.

Background

• ASIC has provided consumer education to Australians since the late 1990s.
• In the early 2000s, ASIC provided the consumer-focused FIDO website.
• In 2011, ASIC published the first National Financial Literacy Strategy and launched Moneysmart.
• In 2014, ASIC updated the National Financial Literacy Strategy to provide a practical framework for action.
• In 2018, ASIC's National Financial Capability Strategy encouraged core behaviours that support financial capability.
• In 2022, The Treasury released an updated National Financial Capability Strategy.