Posted on: 12 February, 2019
Most Aussies use their credit cards unwisely, according to a recent survey of 1,000 credit card holders by Members Equity Bank.
70% of people admitted to at least 3 out of 7 common bad habits that can lead to expensive charges, higher interest rates and spiralling credit card debt. For Millennials .....
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Category: Debt Management
Posted on: 23 January, 2019
For many Australians, a relaxing holiday is followed up by stressful debt repayments when they arrive back home, as they struggle to pay off the loans and credit cards used to fund their trips away.
If you don't want your holiday spending to spoil the rest of your year, following these 5 tips could.....
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Category: Debt Help
Posted on: 09 January, 2019
The downturn in Australia's housing market is causing uncertainty for many first-time buyers and existing homeowners.
Whether you're entering the property market for the first time or struggling to keep on top of your mortgage, learning from other homeowners' mistakes could mean you avoid making the.....
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Posted on: 17 December, 2018
If you're already struggling with debt, Christmas can be the most stressful time of the year, especially if you feel pressured to buy gifts you can't afford and run up even more debt.
According to the National Retail Association (NRA), Australians spend more than $1 billion a day on Christmas shopp.....
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Category: Debt Tips
Posted on: 03 December, 2018
While many developed countries have seen debt levels declining in the decade since the global financial crisis, Australia's personal debt is today among the highest in the world compared to GDP.
According to the latest OECD data for 2016, Australians owe a combined $2 trillion of personal debt, wit.....
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Category: Debt Help, Debt Management
Posted on: 16 November, 2018
If you've heard about the changes to credit card rules that are being introduced this year in Australia, you might be wondering how they apply to you.
The good news is that these reforms are designed to protect consumers by preventing banks, credit card companies and other lenders from using disrep.....
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Posted on: 02 November, 2018
Social pressure for 'Instagram perfect' weddings is leading many Australian couples to begin their married lives deep in debt. Overspending on the big day can have consequences many years down the line if you don't plan and budget carefully, especially if you're already struggling to pay off a mort.....
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Category: Debt Management
Posted on: 17 October, 2018
Bottom Line:
If you’re already in debt, adding a car loan to the pile could create problems if it means you might struggle to meet all your monthly payments on time. There’s no question that you should buy a used car rather than a new one. If you would like to use a car loan, then choose the one wi.....
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Category: Debt Management
Posted on: 03 October, 2018
From mortgages and credit cards to student loans, nearly all Australians are in debt at some time in their lives, but it doesn't have to stay that way.
While there can be many factors keeping you in the red, sometimes a change of attitude and adjusting your priorities can go a long way towards getti.....
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Posted on: 17 August, 2018
Rising house prices and stagnant salaries are causing more Australians to rely on their parents for help when financing their first homes.
A recent study by Digital Finance Analytics found that the 'Bank of Mum and Dad' now finances over $20 billion worth of home loans and deposits nationwide – eno.....
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