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Australians clock up $7.2bn in bad debt
THE growth of credit card debt levels has slowed, but bad debt and household interest servicing levels have hit a record.
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DIY can knock down value
POORLY finished do-it-yourself home renovations are adversely affecting house prices, the Housing Industry Association has warned.
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Tips to keeping warm on a budget
THE winter chill is setting in, so NEWS.com.au has taken a look at what you can do to keep energy costs down while staying warm.
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Are you brave enough to take a punt?
INVESTING in speculative stocks can be a risky business, but when they do pay off, the dividends can be huge.
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Home loans, rent hurting more than fuel
HOME loan repayments and rent are hurting struggling borrowers much more than high petrol prices, new data shows.
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Rental crisis might be overblown
LANDLORDS citing a shortage of rental properties as a reason to hike rents might not have a leg to stand on, new research suggests
$1000 in the red? Home might be at risk
- Home repossessions soar as lenders get nervous
- Defaults of just $1000 can spark action
- Lifeline cannot keep up with demand from stressed clients
How to save money on your grocery bills
WITH rates, petrol and grocery bills all soaring beyond what most families can handle, we look at ways you can regain some control.
Non-bank lenders lose slice of mortgage pie
NON-BANK lenders have seen their share of the home loan market slashed by two-thirds in the past year.
Premiums up as 750,000 ditch cover
AN EXPERT expects 750,000 people will drop insurance, and premiums will rise by over 5pc if the Medicare levy is raised.
Super tax break proposed for women
SUPERANNUATION Minister Nick Sherry has floated the idea of removing the 15pc contributions tax for women to boost their savings.
Share demand set to fall 30 per cent
INVESTOR demand for shares is likely to be down 30pc in calendar 2008, as investors increasingly shift to cash, analysts say.
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