You get your first credit card at 18, you make a few silly decisions because you’re young, and before you know it, you’re $10k in debt. You get another credit card to help pay off the first, but you can only afford to pay the interest, so your debt keeps growing no matter how much money..... Read more

Unfortunately, debt is rarely simple. If you are in debt, you are likely dealing with numerous creditors with varying interest rates and different payment sums. This will have undoubtedly become worse over COVID, as the government policies providing debt relief would have allowed you to rack up mor..... Read more

Are you struggling to pay off one or more credit cards? High interest rates, fees and penalties can sometimes make credit card debt seem never-ending, even if you stop using the card, but there are always options. Read these 7 tips to help you pay off your plastic and break the debt cycle sooner. 1..... Read more

Going through divorce and separation can be a stressful experience, especially if you're worried about how your finances will be affected. Having some idea of what to expect can help you avoid common mistakes and nasty surprises. While everyone's situation is different, here are some of the basic s..... Read more

The Bank of Mum and Dad became one of Australia's top 10 lenders last year, with more than half of young Aussies seeking financial help from their parents to buy their first home. If you want to help your kids take their first step on the property ladder, there are more ways to do it than just lend..... Read more

With consumer debt continuing to rise, more Australians are relying on payday lenders as a quick fix when they need some extra cash. These lenders offer small amount loans to people who might be refused a traditional bank loan because of their circumstances. Of course, like everything that sounds t..... Read more

More than 1 in 3 people in Australia live from paycheck to paycheck, according to UBank research. If you feel like there's never any money left at the end of the month, the 50/20/30 budgeting rule could help you to take better control of your finances. This rule of thumb was popularised by Elizabet..... Read more

Having a baby is an exciting time, but it can also bring stress and worry if you haven't got your finances in check. On average, it's estimated that Australian parents spend around $10,000 in their baby's first year alone, but this can be reduced significantly with good planning. The earlier you pr..... Read more

If you've got a low credit score, or you haven't built any credit, this can limit your options if you need to borrow money. Improving your credit score will improve your prospects, but this takes time. If you need money more urgently, you can compare non-conforming loans to find the best deal. What..... Read more

Keeping a credit card active, even if you're not using it, can impact your credit score. But if you want to avoid annual fees, switch to a better deal, get out of debt or your card's been lost or stolen, it's important to make sure you cancel your card properly. Otherwise, you might still be charge..... Read more