debt
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The Best Ways To Pay Off Debt
Do you feel trapped under your debt? You’re far from alone: according to the ABS, nearly 75% of Australian households held debt, with debt growth continuing to outpace that of incomes. Conquering your debt mountain can feel impossible at first, but with some planning, you can start taking action to become debt free.
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What To Do First When You Get A Raise
You’ve worked hard for this, and the day is finally here: You’re getting your first paycheck reflecting the raise you successfully negotiated. But as anyone who’s ever received a windfall can tell you, money has this tendency to disappear on you. One day, you’re looking at your newly flush bank account, the next, you’re looking…
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Where To Find A Personal Finance Community Online
Discussing money is still generally frowned upon. In fact, people are so hush-hush about their finances that they would rather talk about their sex life than their credit card debt at a dinner party, according to a report from Motley Fool’s The Ascent. That survey found that almost 57 per cent of respondents think it’s…
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How To Claw Your Way Out Of A Financial Pit Of Despair
When you decide to work towards a big financial goal, getting motivated at the start comes naturally. You’re excited to start chipping away. When you’re near the end of your money marathon, you get reinvigorated and start thinking of the endless possibility of post-goal life. But what about that seemingly endless part in the middle?…