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What happens when you can’t afford IVF
Fertility issues affect one in six Australian couples. With a single IVF cycle costing up to $10,000, more are turning to personal loans or credit cards to cover the cost.
The ugly truth behind why we don’t talk about money
We buy cars we can't afford, eat in overpriced places, purchase clothes that put us into debt. Above all, we never, ever talk about our actual finances with anyone. Why?
Your rights when it comes to dealing with debt collectors
Debt collectors can receive substantial fines for trespassing or for harassing you, so just when - and how often - can they contact you?
Better deals, fewer defaults: what open banking means for you
By the time most people are in financial difficulty, it's too late. Open banking will help lenders identify borrowers at risk and offer better terms.
Why your HECS debt could stop you getting a mortgage
The view that HECS debt doesn't really matter because it isn't expensive like credit cards or car loans is dying out as the banks tighten lending to first-home buyers.
From drowning to debt free: how I paid off $11,489 in a year
At 27 I had racked up more than $11,000 in consumer debt. I was sick of living pay to pay, and never having any money. Something had to change.
There is too much poverty in our rich country
Our social security payments are so low that they trap people in poverty - it's incredibly difficult to get a job when you're worrying about how to put food on the table or to make sure you have a roof over your head.
The slowdown: what if Australia’s debt bubble bursts?
We could all be affected by an economic slowdown if lenders cut back in response to falling house prices
How new credit card rules could stop you racking up debt
New regulations designed to help stop Australians from getting stuck with problematic credit card debt kicked in on January 1. Find out how they affect you.
Five tips for paying off debt and taking charge of your money
It's time to get proactive about reducing your spending and throwing every spare dollar at your debt, starting with your credit cards.
