GAMBLING is a significant public health issue globally and particularly in Australia, which has the highest rates of gambling expenditure per capita in the world. Analyses of official statistics were produced most recently for the 2017–18 financial year, when Australians lost $25 billion (summary table D) across products including electronic gaming machines ($12.7 billion), casinos…
Here’s a handy fact. The more that’s paid above the minimum repayment amount on a credit card statement each month, the faster the credit card debt should go down (assuming there are no more transactions on the account and the account doesn’t incur additional fees or charges). Yes, it could be tempting to make only…
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Two of Australia’s oldest debt negotiations houses have merged, gearing up to prepare for heightened broker demand. Credit Mediation Service director Laurence Hugo and Choice Debt Solutions director Gabrielle Vittori have declared that a merger of the two companies has taken place. Both companies have reported long histories in waiving debt for clients of mortgage…
Is a debt collector calling? What can you do? What are your rights? The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) makes it illegal for debt collectors to use abusive, unfair, or deceptive practices when they collect debts. Here are some answers to frequently asked questions about your rights. What To Know About Debt Collection…
Know you’re not alone If you’re feeling stressed and anxious about your finances, worried about unpaid bills, or overwhelmed by your debts, you’re not alone. The recent Money and Mental Health Social Research Report confirms people experiencing financial challenges are at least twice as likely to encounter mental health issues as those who are not,…
The first day I walked into a bookmaker, I felt a rush of excitement tingle through my body. An hour later, I was £60 down. But despite walking out riddled with shame, I couldn’t forget the exhilarating experience of the bookies. From then on, I constantly looked for my next gambling fix. I was raised…
Consolidation of debt on loans involves the consolidation of both large and small debt into one debt. This combination allows the debtor to repay the consumer, mortgage, and other loans in one place. This is very convenient, especially for the debtor. Why is Loan Consolidation Most Beneficial for the Debtor? Having completed the consolidation of…
BANGKOK, Sept 28 (Reuters) – Thailand’s central bank said on Tuesday it planned to introduce debt consolidation measures to help reduce interest rates on consumer loans for retail debtors, as the country suffers its most protracted coronavirus outbreak so far. The move is viewed as more useful than cutting the rate ceiling of those loans,…
Getty Images Covid-19 has triggered unprecedented financial challenges for many individuals and families. Now, one survey shows just where many of them are feeling the pinch their credit card balances. Bankrate.com finds that 42% of U.S. adults with credit card debt have increased those balances since the Covid-19 pandemic began in March 2020. The company’s…