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How I paid off my debt, gave up drinking and quit shopping
The rules for the shopping ban seemed simple. For the next year, I wouldn't buy new clothes, shoes, books, magazines, electronics, or anything for around the house.
Ask Paul: We owe $2.3 million on property – should we worry?
Louise and her husband owe a whopping $2.3 million on their four properties, and now they want to start a family.
How one late credit payment could come back to haunt you
If you've ever made a late payment on a loan or credit card, your bank could soon be forced to tell other lenders, and you could face higher interest rates.
The cost of financial abuse: one in six Aussie women affected
Why don't women leave abusive relationships? Often they simply can't afford to.
What to do with a cash windfall
Whether it's a lotto win or an inheritance, a windfall can be life-changing. Here's how to avoid blowing the cash - and the opportunity it brings.
How to tell a family member their spending is out control
As a financial counsellor I often receive calls from people who are worried about a loved one's spending or mounting debt, asking how to broach the subject. The answer is: carefully.
Ask Paul: I want to travel overseas then declare bankruptcy
Paul owes $21,000 in personal loans. He plans to travel overseas then declare bankruptcy on his return. So what does Paul Clitheroe think of this plan?
What to do if you’re suffering from mortgage stress
Our insane appetite for debt and a ridiculously overpriced property market have pushed mortgage arrears to their highest point in five years. Here's what to do if you're suffering mortgage stress.
The crackdown on credit cards doesn’t go far enough
Tougher rules on credit cards are needed to tackle Australia's growing personal debt problem.
My parents helped me buy a house – should I pay them back first?
Cassandra's parents went guarantor for a large chunk of her mortgage. Should she pay them back or keep money in offset?
