Australia's economy has slowed to a crawl, leading to fears that the country may be slipping into a recession. While the Federal Government says that Australia won't be following Canada in heading for a recession, the nation's growth figures are now slower than Greece's. The Australian economy recently recorded its lowest growth rate in two years, at just 0.2 per ...

The word "debt" often comes with negative connotations and has associations with stress and struggle. But debt is not always bad and there is a difference between good and bad debt – you just need to find the right balance. What is good debt? Debt is generally considered to be good if it helps you in the long term. Student ...

With Australia’s holiday season fast approaching, many people are finalising their holiday plans - touching up their travel itineraries and formulating their holiday budgets. Australia sits in the top 10 countries for international traveller presence, with an estimated 9.2 million individuals said to have travelled abroad in the year ending June 2015. Whilst getting away to relax, re-energise and reboot ...

“You have to first pay off as much as you can of your highest interest debt before you pay off your smaller, insignificant debts.” Those experiencing financial difficulty have probably always adopted the above piece of debt advice as their personal mantra. In theory, this makes sense; if you pay off your biggest debts as quickly as possible, you’ll be ...

Just because you have debt, doesn’t mean you need professional debt help. For those who are in deep, however, avoiding asking for help could result in serious consequences for the future. Many people are too embarrassed, fearful,or even too proud to ask for debt help and advice - but you shouldn’t let your emotions stop you from tackling your debt ...

Are you burdened with the financial strain of a mortgage or endless credit card debt? If you answered yes to either of the above, you are not alone. In fact, you are among thousands of other Australians struggling with debt; collectively, you share the title of global leaders in personal debt. Recent statistics from the Reserve Bank of Australia show ...

Are your funds drying up? Do you feel anxious every time the phone rings or you access the ATM? Does the daily trip to the mailbox make you fearful? If you identify with any of the above, you are no doubt looking for a way out. For many struggling individuals, bankruptcy tends to be at the forefront of their minds ...

Have you ever found yourself tempted to spend more than you can comfortably afford when making purchases with a credit card? This is a familiar dilemma that many Australians face on a daily basis. Credit cards provide a whole range of benefits, from the ability to borrow from the future during times of financial difficulty to maintain a constant standard ...