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7 Tips for a Debt-Free Christmas
Posted on: 17 December, 2018 . By: Debt Fix
If you're already struggling with debt, Christmas can be the most stressful time of the year, especially if you feel pressured to buy gifts you can't afford and run up even more debt. According to the National Retail Association (NRA), Australians spend more than $1 billion a day on Christmas shopp... Continue reading
How to Cope with Record Household Debt
Posted on: 03 December, 2018 . By: Debt Fix
While many developed countries have seen debt levels declining in the decade since the global financial crisis, Australia's personal debt is today among the highest in the world compared to GDP. According to the latest OECD data for 2016, Australians owe a combined $2 trillion of personal debt, wit... Continue reading
Australia's New Credit Card Restrictions Protect Borrowers from Spiralling Debt
Posted on: 16 November, 2018 . By: Debt Fix
If you've heard about the changes to credit card rules that are being introduced this year in Australia, you might be wondering how they apply to you. The good news is that these reforms are designed to protect consumers by preventing banks, credit card companies and other lenders from using disrep... Continue reading
Don't Let Your Wedding Drive You into Debt
Posted on: 02 November, 2018 . By: Debt Fix
Social pressure for 'Instagram perfect' weddings is leading many Australian couples to begin their married lives deep in debt. Overspending on the big day can have consequences many years down the line if you don't plan and budget carefully, especially if you're already struggling to pay off a mortg... Continue reading
Should You Buy a Car When You're in Debt?
Posted on: 17 October, 2018 . By: Debt Fix
If you're already in debt, adding a car loan to the pile could create problems if it means you might struggle to meet all your monthly payments on time. But sometimes, there's no avoiding it. Here are questions to ask yourself and steps you should take before making the big decision. Do you really... Continue reading
5 Excuses That Keep People in Debt
Posted on: 03 October, 2018 . By: Debt Fix
From mortgages and credit cards to student loans, nearly all Australians are in debt at some time in their lives, but it doesn't have to stay that way. While there can be many factors keeping you in the red, sometimes a change of attitude and adjusting your priorities can go a long way towards gett... Continue reading
'Bank of Mum and Dad' Is Now a Top 10 Lender
Posted on: 17 August, 2018 . By: Debt Fix
Rising house prices and stagnant salaries are causing more Australians to rely on their parents for help when financing their first homes. A recent study by Digital Finance Analytics found that the 'Bank of Mum and Dad' now finances over $20 billion worth of home loans and deposits nationwide &ndas... Continue reading
Payday Loan Machines Target Australia's Most Vulnerable Communities
Posted on: 03 August, 2018 . By: Debt Fix
Despite the ongoing controversy around payday loans, lenders are continuing to find new ways to make short-term, high-interest loans more accessible to borrowers in need. Their latest strategy is automatic loan machines popping up in shopping centres in some of New South Wales' most impoverished sub... Continue reading
Will Getting Married Affect My Debt?
Posted on: 20 July, 2018 . By: Debt Fix
Marriage can affect your finances beyond wedding expenses, but tying the knot doesn't mean you automatically share responsibility for your spouse's past debt. You may decide to help each other out to pay off outstanding loans and credit cards, but in most cases, credit applied for by an individual ... Continue reading
Heading Overseas? You Can't Escape Student Debt
Posted on: 06 July, 2018 . By: Debt Fix
For many people, repaying student loans is low on the list of priorities for life. You may have relied on the Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) during your student days, or a Trade Support Loan (TSL) during an apprenticeship, but paying it back is often treated as an optional obligation – e... Continue reading
