debt
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The crackdown on credit cards doesn’t go far enough
Tougher rules on credit cards are needed to tackle Australia's growing personal debt problem.
My parents helped me buy a house – should I pay them back first?
Cassandra's parents went guarantor for a large chunk of her mortgage. Should she pay them back or keep money in offset?
Three money black spots women need to avoid
One of the first money lessons I learnt was that it's not what you earn that counts but what you spend. So it's time to get off the debt treadmill.
The credit cards with the longest interest-free periods
Interest-free periods on credit cards are a hard lesson to learn. If you owe money on your credit card, you don't get any interest-free days at all.
Ask Paul: I’m 22 and about to inherit $300,000
Helen has just been told she will receive a $250,000-$300,000 inheritance. Paul Clitheroe advises her on how to manage the windfall.
Money questions you should be asking if you’re under 30
Effie Zahos fields a lot of money questions from young Australians, but these are the questions they should be asking.
How I’m paying off my mortgage in 10 years (and you can, too)
In 2008 we set ourselves a goal: to own our home within 10 years. We've poured our income into the mortgage payments, and January 2018 will be the last one.
Ask Paul: Has debt ruined my financial future at 30?
Buried by debt and feeling stuck at 30, Christine asked Paul Clitheroe what to do next. His advice starts with one simple habit.
Why it has gotten harder to teach kids about money
Kids should be included in conversations about money as a part of everyday life, and sometimes that means hearing "we can't afford it".
Can a stronger credit score get you a better deal?
While I'm all for competition, the idea that a consumer can now have three different credit scores seems a little ridiculous.
