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How people with mental illness can weather-proof finances for bumpy spending patterns

How people with mental illness can weather-proof finances for bumpy spending patterns

Melbourne street artist Akemi, who has bipolar disorder, once maxed out a credit card in a single day buying $3500 of homewares online.

  • by Christine Long

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Financial stress is widespread for Australians and it's taking its toll

Financial stress is widespread for Australians and it's taking its toll

Nearly one in three Australians is feeling financially stressed, with damaging effects on mental and physical health and social relationships.

  • by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
The two things most parents get wrong about childcare costs

The two things most parents get wrong about childcare costs

Does it really make more financial sense for one partner to stay home?

  • by Melissa Browne
Get your personal finances in order before you start a business

Get your personal finances in order before you start a business

Getting a business off the ground isn't just about finding start-up money. Behind the scenes you've got to be able to live and ensure your personal finances don't go backwards.

  • by Christine Long
The alternative to selling your home to fund aged care

The alternative to selling your home to fund aged care

Selling your home to fund aged care might be the right decision, but sometimes borrowing against the home is necessary, or even a better choice.

  • by Noel Whittaker
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