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How gaming is getting Aussie kids hooked on gambling

Australian children are exposed to gambling every day - from sport and ads to loot boxes and games. Here's why experts warn it's a public health crisis.

When you should see a financial counsellor

As the cost of living crisis worsens, financial counsellors are working to help struggling Aussies avoid bankruptcy, homelessness and worse.

Saving lives with a big shed, a pile of dogs and an idea

Sixteen years ago Bernie Shakeshaft started BackTrack Youth Works to keep troubled young people alive, out of jail, and chasing their hopes and dreams.

How quitting drinking saved me $28,000 a year

After drinking until I blacked out, day after day, looking at my bank account from that time is - pardon the pun - sobering.

ASIC bans former adviser Gavin Fineff over $5 million fraud

ASIC has banned former financial adviser Gavin Fineff after he allegedly gambled up to $5 million of client money.

Ask Paul: I’m 50, can I fix my credit score in time to buy a house?

Sean has endured an accident in the navy, PTSD, and a gambling addiction, Now owed compensation, will his poor credit score prevent him from buying a home?

Ask Paul: My partner is an alcoholic with a gambling problem

Jenna's husband is addicted to alcohol and gambling and can't be trusted to handle money. Can she buy a small house in her name only?

A tsunami of need is coming and we are going to be hit hard

Australia is going to be hit hard by a 'tsunami of need' and it will last years, with demand for support tripling since before the coronavirus crisis.

How to plan your will around disability, divorce and drugs

A poorly constructed will or poor management of your estate plan can overlook tax benefits as well as super and insurance, disadvantaging beneficiaries.