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How to Save Money this Holiday Season
Posted on: 08 December, 2017 . By: Debt Fix
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The holiday season is among the more expensive times of the year for many people. After all, you may spend a modest fortune on holiday gifts, seasonal foods, travel, special events and more. With the holidays approaching, you might already be feeling the financial strain associated with these and ot... Continue reading
2 Main Ways to Improve Your Credit Score
Posted on: 24 November, 2017 . By: Debt Fix
Is your credit score not looking too great at the moment? From getting loan rejections to rejected credit card increases - the plethora of disadvantages associated with a bad credit score can often be difficult to deal with. To see how we can improve credit score, let’s first take a look at th... Continue reading
Paying Off Debt vs. Saving for Emergencies
Posted on: 15 September, 2017 . By: Debt Fix
It is often hard to choose between paying off a debt and saving for emergencies. This brings us to the age old question – “Should I save up or pay off my debts first?” To answer this question, let’s look at the pros of both sides of the argument. In Favour Of Paying Off De... Continue reading
How To Save Up For A Vacation!
Posted on: 30 August, 2017 . By: Debt Fix
Longing to go on vacation but still have debts to pay? Everyone needs and deserves a vacation once in a while to relax, rest and rejuvenate. But sometimes financial stress can make it hard to save up for a vacation and cause you to put it off altogether. But don’t fret! Here are some ways you ... Continue reading
4 Main Reasons for Loan Rejections
Posted on: 15 August, 2017 . By: Debt Fix
What Are Some Reasons for Rejection of Loan Application? Applying for loans can be a hard and tedious process that requires a lot of time and perseverance. That’s why when loans get rejected, it can be very frustrating and discouraging. It is important to know and understand the main reasons ... Continue reading
Rate Hikes Driving Home Loans Arrears
Posted on: 28 July, 2017 . By: Debt Fix
Standard & Poor’s, a global ratings agency, have confirmed that recent rate hikes by major banks are a factor which has contributed to the rise of national mortgage arrears. This means that an increasing number of households are falling behind on their mortgage repayments partly due to ris... Continue reading
Normalising Debt vs. Living debt Free
Posted on: 13 July, 2017 . By: Debt Fix
With Australian Household debt rates rising higher than ever, it’s easy to normalise your debt as everyone begins to think of debt as normal. But normalising debt can lead you to fall into deeper debt, causing a debt-cycle. So instead of taking out another loan to finance your next purchase, f... Continue reading
4 Questions to Ask Yourself before Buying a Home
Posted on: 27 June, 2017 . By: Debt Fix
Buying a home is a big step for a lot of individuals, couples and families. However, rising household debt in Australia indicates that many home buyers are jumping into home ownership before they can really afford it. Here are 4 things that you should consider before purchasing a house: Why do a... Continue reading
Personal Insolvency Rates Fly High
Posted on: 09 June, 2017 . By: Debt Fix
Recent data published by The Australian Financial Security Authority, suggests that total personal insolvencies in the March quarter of 2017, saw a 10.8% increase compared to that of last year. The 7,900 new personal insolvencies ranged from all categories including bankruptcies, debt agreements and... READ MORE
4 Types of Debt to Avoid
Posted on: 26 May, 2017 . By: Debt Fix
In the course of our lives many of us are often forced to take our some form of loan in order to fund our daily needs. However, this can lead to a pile up of debt that creeps up on you before you even realise it. Here are four types of debt that you should avoid and ways to prevent taking out a loan... Continue reading
