debt
236 results tagged debt:
Ask Paul: I owe $70k in credit card debt and can’t see a way out
Repeated bouts of unemployment have left David in $70,000 of credit card debt on top of a $400,000 mortgage. How can he dig his way out of the debt?
Why we need to watch out for the ‘wealth effect’ and avoid debt
If you are feeling wealthier when you look at your rising super balance, watch out you don't increase your spending and take on more debt to live more comfortably.
Payday lenders are using Facebook to target the financially vulnerable
Social media and blogs are quickly becoming the honeytrap of choice for payday lenders, providing an unregulated space where their products can be touted under the guise of lifestyle advice.
Financial hardship is Australia’s silent killer and it’s on the rise
Financial hardship affects thousands of Australians and the Salvation Army is stepping up its fight to help.
Why it’s already time to start saving money for Christmas
With just under 13 weeks to go until December, there's still time to set aside enough cash to take the sting out of Christmas.
Backstage reality: how to avoid falling prey to the rock star trap
There is an old saying in the music business: "You can make a killing, you just can't make a living." Flirting with the rock star trap is a dangerous game.
Paying off your home doesn’t make sense, but we did it anyway
Do we think property and shares will do better than 4% over time? Of course we do. But we made the choice to become debt free on our home because we sleep better at night, writes Paul Clitheroe.
Ask Paul: Can we afford a $300,000 renovation?
With a mortgage, an investment loan, and a job change on the horizon, can Dom and his family afford to borrow money for a $300,000 renovation?
What happens when you can’t afford IVF
Fertility issues affect one in six Australian couples. With a single IVF cycle costing up to $10,000, more are turning to personal loans or credit cards to cover the cost.
The ugly truth behind why we don’t talk about money
We buy cars we can't afford, eat in overpriced places, purchase clothes that put us into debt. Above all, we never, ever talk about our actual finances with anyone. Why?
