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- Growth in credit card debt 'hits 14-year low'
High interest rates appear to be deterring Australian consumers from flexing the plastic unnecessarily after new Reserve Bank figures show the growth in credit card debt has slowed to its lowest level since 1994, according to reports. - Australians' private wealth 'hits record high'
Despite the domestic economy going through some turbulent times, new figures indicate that Australians' private stashes of cash and assets have never been healthier. - Tips for better budgeting
According to news reports, many Australians' household budgets are being squeezed by rising fuel, food and energy prices and personal debt. - Beware "financial blunders" when managing debt, consumers warned
Australian households are second only to their British counterparts when it comes to having high levels of personal debt - and not having the right strategy to manage the problem can lead to "financial blunders" that only make the problem worse, it has been claimed. - Carbon trading drive 'will increase living costs'
The government's proposed "cap and trade" emissions reduction scheme will increase Australians' living costs by "just under one per cent" in its first year, according to reports.
- Growth in credit card debt 'hits 14-year low'
High interest rates appear to be deterring Australian consumers from flexing the plastic unnecessarily after new Reserve Bank figures show the growth in credit card debt has slowed to its lowest level since 1994, according to reports. - Australians' private wealth 'hits record high'
Despite the domestic economy going through some turbulent times, new figures indicate that Australians' private stashes of cash and assets have never been healthier. - Tips for better budgeting
According to news reports, many Australians' household budgets are being squeezed by rising fuel, food and energy prices and personal debt. - Beware "financial blunders" when managing debt, consumers warned
Australian households are second only to their British counterparts when it comes to having high levels of personal debt - and not having the right strategy to manage the problem can lead to "financial blunders" that only make the problem worse, it has been claimed. - Australians 'prefer cards to cash'
Australian consumers are abandoning hard cash in favour of the convenience and improved security of "contactless payments" using debit and credit cards, a new survey has found.
- Carbon trading drive 'will increase living costs'
The government's proposed "cap and trade" emissions reduction scheme will increase Australians' living costs by "just under one per cent" in its first year, according to reports. - Carbon trading drive 'will increase living costs'
The government's proposed "cap and trade" emissions reduction scheme will increase Australians' living costs by "just under one per cent" in its first year, according to reports. - Interest rates rises 'set to continue'
Interest rates could continue to increase despite the Reserve Bank of Australia signalling that it will hold the official rate steady at 7.25 per cent, it has been reported. - Minimum wage to rise
Around 1.3 million Australians could see their bank accounts boosted by $21.66 a week after the Australian Fair Pay Commission (AFPC) increased the minimum wage for low-paid workers, according to reports. - Cash rate held
The board of Australia's national bank has announced that it has decided to leave the official cash rate unchanged at 7.25 per cent for another month.
- Australians can save money with green loans
Consumers looking to improve their home with double glazing or solar-powered hot water systems could save themselves some money by applying for one of the increasing range of "green loans" on offer from banks and credit unions, it has been reported. - Choosing a home loan
The range of home loans on offer for Australian consumers has soared over the past decade as strong property prices and increased competition between lenders have driven a rise in the variety of loans available - but what are the main options on the market for today's househunters? - Petrol prices 'break record'
Consumers considering taking out a car loan to purchase a new vehicle may be interested to know that the price of petrol has hit a new record high, with unleaded fuel reportedly selling for $1.75 a litre in some parts of the country. - Australian mortgages 'hit 4-year low'
The number of home loans being approved in Australia hit its lowest level since October 2004 in May as high interest rates "smothered" the property ambitions of many consumers, reports say. - Buy now, pay later deals 'can have sting in tail'
Buy now, pay later deals that come with an interest-free 'honeymoon' period can be extremely tempting to shoppers - but if they fail to manage the debt or do not pay it off before interest starts to accrue, consumers could end up paying a lot more than they bargained for.
- Policy changes 'could see 750,000 drop health insurance'
Proposed changes to the government's policy on Medicare levies could see 750,000 people abandon their private health insurance as a result of increased premiums, one of the scheme's original architects has claimed. - Getting the right health insurance
Making sure you get the right health insurance policy can be just what the doctor ordered, as it could provide a valuable financial safety net should you fall ill. - Landlords' bond insurance nightmare
Tenancy bonds are not enough protection for landlords, research has shown recently. - The choices in the big health insurance decision
With less than a month until the federal government's changes to the Medicare levy surcharge come into place, health insurance companies are doing everything they possibly can to recruit new members. - What is ING?
For many Australians, ING is known to them through Billy Connelly. The wily Scot has been fronting TV commercials for the banking and insurance firm for the last ten years. However, other than that, ING is an unknown entity for many Australians.
- Carbon trading drive 'will increase living costs'
The government's proposed "cap and trade" emissions reduction scheme will increase Australians' living costs by "just under one per cent" in its first year, according to reports. - Carbon trading drive 'will increase living costs'
The government's proposed "cap and trade" emissions reduction scheme will increase Australians' living costs by "just under one per cent" in its first year, according to reports. - Budgeting for baby
The impending arrival of a new baby brings with it a seemingly unending list of things to do, so much so that financial matters are often shifted to the back-burner - but experts warn that this approach can be "very dangerous", as bankrolling junior's early years requires careful planning. - Budgeting for baby
The impending arrival of a new baby brings with it a seemingly unending list of things to do, so much so that financial matters are often shifted to the back-burner - but experts warn that this approach can be "very dangerous", as bankrolling junior's early years requires careful planning. - Rise of the Kippers
Difficulties in securing a home loan and the increasing cost of living in many Australian cities are fuelling an explosion in Australian Kippers - Kids In Parents Pockets Eroding Retirement Savings - according to reports.
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