Posted on: 16 November, 2023
Buy now, pay later (BNPL) lender Afterpay has soft-launched a new monthly subscription service called Afterpay Plus. It allows customers to split up their Google Pay, Apple Pay, or Samsung Pay purchases into four instalments — even for non-Afterpay affiliated online and in-store retailers. Financia.....
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Category: Debt Tips
Posted on: 20 October, 2023
There are good reasons to aspire for a high credit score. It can increase the odds of a lender approving you for a loan or line of credit. You may even acquire more favourable borrowing terms, such as a lower interest rate. Why? Because, through the eyes of a lender, a high credit score equates to .....
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Category: Debt Tips
Posted on: 11 September, 2023
Whether you plan on buying a new or used car, saving up for a new set of wheels can be challenging. That’s why around 14 percent of Australians have a car loan. But for people with bad credit, applying for a car loan can be risky. Why? For one, they are more likely to be rejected by lenders, which,.....
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Category: Debt Management, Debt Tips
Posted on: 25 July, 2023
Repaying multiple debts at once can be stressful, especially if bad credit is limiting your debt relief options. One of these options is a debt consolidation loan, which typically involves you taking out a personal loan, using the extra funds to wipe your debts clean, and gradually paying off the n.....
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Category: Debt Consolidation, Debt Tips
Posted on: 15 July, 2023
Before you apply for a debt consolidation loan, it is a good idea to review your credit score first. This will help give you an idea as to how likely you are to be approved for a debt consolidation loan, and how favourable the terms of the debt agreement will be to you.
If your credit score is lo.....
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Category: Debt Consolidation, Debt Tips
Posted on: 19 June, 2023
A debt management plan can be an effective way to gradually repay your unsecured debts to multiple creditors.
By talking to a debt management consultant, they can help you: Assess your ability to repay, negotiate with creditors, and combine multiple debts into one monthly repayment. Also, they may.....
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Category: Debt Tips
Posted on: 06 June, 2023
Bottom Line:
The best first step to getting back in control of your finances is putting together a plan. Some strategies to get you on top of credit card debt include paying your card on time, planning to pay higher than the minimum, not adding to your existing debt and cutting back on the number o.....
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Category: Debt Tips
Posted on: 23 March, 2023
Buying a new or used car is a great way to get where you need to be without the hassle of dealing with public transport. However, this level of convenience can be hard to obtain if you are short on cash or have a lower than ideal credit score. While a poor credit score won’t stop you entirely from .....
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Category: Debt Tips
Posted on: 14 July, 2022
Bottom Line:
With so many credit card providers, the one you pick can have a dramatic impact on your ability to pay for the things you need and want in life, and your ability to pay off those purchases on time. When shopping for a credit card it is worth considering whether the associated fees you .....
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Category: Debt Tips
Posted on: 05 July, 2022
Bottom Line:
Good budgeting is especially important in times when the cost of living continues to go up because it’s easier to get into financial trouble. Although the budget you’re following may have been great before, you need to consider the higher cost of living and recalibrate your budget acco.....
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Category: Debt Tips