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Young people are taking on more debt. We should all be worried

Young people are taking on more debt. We should all be worried

The risk of defaulting on a loan is on the rise for young Australians, but its a crisis that should concern all of us.

  • by Victoria Devine

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A stage 3 payday is on the way. Here’s how to maximise it
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A stage 3 payday is on the way. Here’s how to maximise it

Take-home pays are set to rise from the end of this month thanks to the stage 3 tax cuts. Don’t let your newfound wealth go to waste.

  • by Dominic Powell
Struggling with rent? It’s time to speak up
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Struggling with rent? It’s time to speak up

Getting slugged with a rental hike is terrifying, but fighting rising rents may not be a losing battle.

  • by Dominic Powell
Why it pays to consider the cost of your funeral
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Why it pays to consider the cost of your funeral

Many people put off thinking about their funeral until it’s too late, leaving loved ones with a hefty financial burden.

  • by Dominic Powell
That sinking feeling: What to do if you fall for a scam
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That sinking feeling: What to do if you fall for a scam

You’re probably kicking yourself, but you’re far from alone – Australians are losing about $20 million a month to scams, and many fall victim more than once.

  • by Dominic Powell
My three-step hack to stack EOFY sales discounts
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My three-step hack to stack EOFY sales discounts

Brace for incessant ads and annoying jingles: EOFY sales are on the way. Here’s how you can make the most of the savings.

  • by Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
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Why debt is not always a dirty word
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Why debt is not always a dirty word

Debt is generally considered detrimental, but there are times when the finance world begs to differ.

  • by Dominic Powell
Contemplating an EV? Here’s the buzz on the pros and cons
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Contemplating an EV? Here’s the buzz on the pros and cons

Electric vehicles are soaring in popularity, but “range anxiety” and fears over costs are preventing many drivers from making the switch.

  • by Dominic Powell
Cash is dead. Why are we still pretending it isn’t?
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Cash is dead. Why are we still pretending it isn’t?

Cash will be gone in just seven years time, but many of us are still trying to hold on to the past. It’s time we move forward and embrace it.

  • by Bec Wilson
Critics warn changes to buy now, pay later don’t go far enough
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Critics warn changes to buy now, pay later don’t go far enough

Until now, these wildly popular facilities like Afterpay and Zip have slipped through the cracks of the National Credit Code. But that is soon to change.

  • by Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
It’s ‘good’ debt, but should you pay your HECS off early?
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It’s ‘good’ debt, but should you pay your HECS off early?

Australia’s student loan system is a relatively fair scheme, but rising inflation means balances are booming. It’s time to study your options.

  • by Dominic Powell