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How to loan a loved one money without drama
So a family member wants to borrow cash. Should you just hand over the money and be prepared to kiss it goodbye, or is there a better way of handling it?
What it really costs when you lend money to mates
Bailed out a broke friend only to see them driving around in a new car? The dangers of lending money to loved ones go beyond the financial.
How to get on top of your Christmas debt
Carrying a credit card balance after the festive season? These seven steps could help bring holiday debt under control.
How to make the most of your Christmas bonus
Tempted to blow your Christmas bonus to reward yourself after a tough year? Here's how to treat yourself while investing for your future.
How much you could save under HECS changes
The Federal government has pledged to wipe billions in student debt. But who is eligible and how much could you benefit?
Why you should buy shares in Credit Corp Group
Credit Corp is the largest buyer of unsecured consumer debt, but has it been overlooked - or over-punished - by investors? Here's why it could be a good buy.
10 things you should do before retirement
Two unmistakable trends in Australia - people retiring earlier but living longer - are creating funding headaches for hundreds of thousands of Australians.
Ask Paul: I want to pay off my home loan in my early 40s
Nick is 32 and wants to be debt-free by his early 40s. Can he pay off his $330,000 home loan and set himself up for early retirement in 10 years?
Four ways to make the most of stage three tax cuts
If you have an outstanding credit card balance of $10,000 with a rate of 15%, increasing repayments from $200 to $400 a month once stage three tax cuts are implemented could see the debt cleared 2.5 years sooner, with an overall interest saving of $13,694.
HECS-HELP debts set to rise by 4.8% in June
Millions of Aussies with outstanding HECS-HELP debts will see their balances rise by 4.8% on June 1 this year after the latest indexation rate was revealed.
