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.
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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.
So it's on sale but you have to rack up debt to buy it? It's not a bargain. Here's how to survive the spending season without waking up to a debt hangover in the new year.
Repeated bouts of unemployment have left David in $70,000 of credit card debt on top of a $400,000 mortgage. How can he dig his way out of the debt?
If you are feeling wealthier when you look at your rising super balance, watch out you don't increase your spending and take on more debt to live more comfortably.
Social media and blogs are quickly becoming the honeytrap of choice for payday lenders, providing an unregulated space where their products can be touted under the guise of lifestyle advice.
Financial hardship affects thousands of Australians and the Salvation Army is stepping up its fight to help.
With just under 13 weeks to go until December, there's still time to set aside enough cash to take the sting out of Christmas.
There is an old saying in the music business: "You can make a killing, you just can't make a living." Flirting with the rock star trap is a dangerous game.
Do we think property and shares will do better than 4% over time? Of course we do. But we made the choice to become debt free on our home because we sleep better at night, writes Paul Clitheroe.
