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How is a loan repayment assessed?

How is a loan repayment assessed?
Will your Age Pension be affected by a lump-sum loan repayment from one of your ...
Robo-debt scheme hits new low

Robo-debt scheme hits new low
Centrelink’s robo-debt scheme has ramped up a notch: QC.
Over-65s robo-debt’s next target?

Over-65s robo-debt’s next target?
‘Estimated savings over the forward estimates cannot be achieved without undertaking sensitive cohort reviews,’ states ...
What to do if you get a debt notice

What to do if you get a debt notice
Phillip has been told he was overpaid and wants to know how to challenge the ...
Credit card switcheroos that work

Credit card switcheroos that work
Promotional offers to avoid crippling credit card debt are useful, but not free.
Credit card providers on notice

Credit card providers on notice
Key lenders promise to improve lending practices after ASIC review.
Debt vultures in probe’s sights

Debt vultures in probe’s sights
Committee has unscrupulous agencies in its sights.
Six effective ways to spend less

Six effective ways to spend less
If sticking to a budget is a struggle for you, try these ways to curb ...
Clearing debt on an Age Pension

Clearing debt on an Age Pension
Getting out of debt is about recognising the problem and taking steps, says expert.
We’re drowning in credit card debt

We’re drowning in credit card debt
ASIC report urges reform to protect consumers from lifelong struggle.
Robo-debt appeals success

Robo-debt appeals success
One-third of challenges to tribunal result in debt being set aside.
'We'll be dead before debt is paid'

'We'll be dead before debt is paid'
Reducing national debt must be a priority, says Peter Costello.
Bank practice putting seniors at risk

Bank practice putting seniors at risk
Lenders to blame for the surging rates of mortgage stress.
Beat back these big money fears

Beat back these big money fears
The three money worries keeping older Australians awake can actually be solved.
Debt, super, Age Pension all linked

Debt, super, Age Pension all linked
The type of household debt in Australia may change, but the amount stays the same.
Govt admits to incorrect debt notices

Govt admits to incorrect debt notices
Turnbull Government admits to 20,000 incorrect robo-debt notices.
Should you bundle your debts?

Should you bundle your debts?
Beware of the traps when consolidating all the money you owe.
How to deal with overwhelming debt

How to deal with overwhelming debt
Mick Bellairs from Consumer Action Law Centre explains how to manage overwhelming debt.
Can you get free financial help?

Can you get free financial help?
Can you can access reliable financial information for free?
Household debt at an all-time high

Household debt at an all-time high
RBA dilemma: raising interest rates may help the economy but cripple many households.
Pawnbroking perks and pitfalls

Pawnbroking perks and pitfalls
Pawnbroking can either lend a helping hand or slap you with painful debt.
Senator’s debt waived

Senator’s debt waived
The Government says it’s inequitable to recover disgraced senator's debt.
Debt management firms in the gun

Debt management firms in the gun
ASIC fines debt resolution firm, orders others to remove misleading information.
Four money rules you could break

Four money rules you could break
Rules are made to be broken. Here are four money rules to reconsider.
Avoiding debt disaster

Avoiding debt disaster
Did you know that Australians owe over $50 billion on their credit cards?
Should you really refinance?

Should you really refinance?
Is refinancing your debt always the best way to get your finances in order?
A simple way to save $800 a year

A simple way to save $800 a year
A simple trick that could save you hundreds.
Australia’s mortgage nightmare

Australia’s mortgage nightmare
Australian homeowners are among the world's most indebted with $1 trillion in borrowings.
Is bankruptcy the only option?

Is bankruptcy the only option?
Is this extreme course of action the only answer?
The Centrelink scandal continues

The Centrelink scandal continues
The Government won’t disclose actual debt recovered. DHS admits further faults.
Centrelink to target age pensioners

Centrelink to target age pensioners
Parliamentary memos show that the ‘robo-debt’ system will target pensioners next.
Centrelink system flaws were known

Centrelink system flaws were known
Reports reveal that the Government knew the Centrelink debt-recovery system was flawed.
Is Minister Tudge fudging?

Is Minister Tudge fudging?
Human Services Minister Alan Tudge has defended Centrelink’s debt recovery system.
The pros and cons of downsizing

The pros and cons of downsizing
Should you downsize? Listing the pros and cons may help you to decide.
Credit report fees to be refunded

Credit report fees to be refunded
You may be able to claim back your fee for requesting your credit history.
New SACC laws oust dodgy lenders

New SACC laws oust dodgy lenders
New laws will prevent vulnerable Aussies from being ripped off by dodgy lenders.
Clear credit card debt by Christmas

Clear credit card debt by Christmas
You can clear credit card debt by Christmas. Here’s how …
Why you’ll struggle to be debt-free

Why you’ll struggle to be debt-free
Here are four reasons why you will never be debt-free.
Australia’s personal debt dilemma

Australia’s personal debt dilemma
Australian banks are reporting increasing levels of personal debt and loan defaults.
$4.3 billion wasted on interest fees

$4.3 billion wasted on interest fees
Why do Australians waste $4.3 billion each year on interest repayments?
Average retiree debt now $158,000

Average retiree debt now $158,000
An increasing number of older Australians are retiring burdened with massive debt.
The largest giveaway in TV history

The largest giveaway in TV history
John Oliver has staged what could be the largest giveaway in television history.
Reduce your mortgage by 10 years

Reduce your mortgage by 10 years
It’s easier than you think to knock years off your home loan.
Hardship register to help those in debt

Hardship register to help those in debt
The new National Hardship Register has been created to help those struggling to pay off ...
Your credit score explained

Your credit score explained
You need to understand how your credit score is calculated.
Common credit card mistakes

Common credit card mistakes
Do you make any of these nine common credit card mistakes?
Older Australians retiring in debt

Older Australians retiring in debt
Australians are carrying higher levels of debt into retirement than the previous generation.
Learn from your financial mistakes

Learn from your financial mistakes
While mistakes can’t always be avoided, you can try and learn from them, including those ...
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Reverse Mortgage Calculator
A reverse mortgage allows you to borrow money secured against your home, without having to pay back either the amount you borrowed or the interest due until you leave your home or die. Instead, your debt and interest builds up (or compounds) over time. They are generally restricted to ...
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