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Forms of Income that Are Exempt From Garnishment
Posted on: 05 July, 2010 . By: Debt Fix
Leaving old debts unpaid will almost surely result in you receiving telephone calls and letters from collection agencies. These companies will often threaten to sue you and garnish your wages. If the income you receive is exempt from garnishment, however, it cannot be taken from you by force from a ... READ MORE
Do I Really Need an Emergency Fund? Here are the Benefits
Posted on: 02 March, 2017 . By: Debt Fix
Roof leaking out of the blue? Car broken down in the middle of a highway? The unfortunate aspect of emergencies is that you never know when they are going to occur. These scenarios may consequently lead to you being hundreds OR even thousands of dollars out of pocket. However, an emergency fund coul... 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
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
Can I Escape Debt Overseas?
Posted on: 06 May, 2019 . By: Debt Fix
Jetting off for a new life overseas is a fresh start, but it doesn't mean you can wipe the slate clean. If you've built up credit card debt, unpaid taxes, a student loan or other borrowed and owed money you haven't paid, it could follow you to your new home or affect your finances from afar. Whatev... Continue reading
How to Avoid 'Debt Lag' when Travelling Abroad
Posted on: 23 January, 2019 . By: Debt Fix
For many Australians, a relaxing holiday is followed up by stressful debt repayments when they arrive back home, as they struggle to pay off the loans and credit cards used to fund their trips away. If you don't want your holiday spending to spoil the rest of your year, following these 5 tips could... Continue reading
