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According to new research by ING Australia, Aussies are ditching traditional finance education for a more playful approach.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>\"\"The research found that nearly 70% find conventional finance learning both boring and confusing. <\/span>
\n<\/span>Despite almost half of those surveyed admitting they have minimal knowledge, it appears that digital games could be the key to making financial literacy fun. <\/span>
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\n<\/span>70% of Aussies believe games can teach better financial habits, with games The Sims ,Minecraft , and Financial Football topping the list. <\/span>
\n<\/span>Gamers are not only picking up saving skills but also honing problem-solving , strategy, decision-making, and patience .
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\n<\/span>ING<\/span> encourages Aussies to check out our collection of helpful financial tips, hints and guides at <\/span>https:\/\/www.ing<\/span>.com.au\/help-and-support\/tips-hints-guides\/general.html<\/span><\/a><\/b>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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