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Child support, casual work: what banks want to know before you borrow
Banks will need much more than just a payslip before loaning money under new responsible lending guidelines.
Directors have a duty to respond to climate change: Hayne
Learned helplessness and short-termism should not distract from the duty of directors to respond to climate-related risks, says Kenneth Hayne.
Best-Value Mobile Plans – International Calls: Best of the Best
Distance is less of a communication barrier, thanks to these flexible, low-cost deals on international mobile plans.
Why you need to have these tough conversations this Christmas
Christmas is the time, while everyone is in the same room and the wine is flowing, to broach two uncomfortable topics with your loved ones.
A guide to drought relief packages for struggling farmers
More than 60% of eligible farmers haven't taken advantage of the latest drought relief measure known as Farm Household Allowance.
Negative interest rates are a fast way for the banks to go broke
Lessons from overseas show what could be in store for Australia if it is forced down the drastic route of negative interest rates.
A cashless society will leave kids worse off, say Aussie parents
As cash disappears, it's getting harder to teach kids the value of money.
Ask Paul: We feel guilty about taking out a loan for a new car
Kerry and Vicki bought a new car - the worst one they can bear to be seen in - but now they're struggling with guilt over the loan.
How big data is helping Aussie consumers get a better deal
Australia's new credit reporting system means more data is available to lenders, but only under certain conditions, thanks to Australia's strict privacy laws. It's a far cry from the Wild West scenario in place in countries where data is up for sale to the highest bidder.
Skipping meals and couch-surfing: the grim reality of life on Newstart
Students on Youth Allowance and Newstart are living on the breadline, skipping meals and couch surfing just to get by.
