The federal government has ignored warnings that a regulatory void is allowing so-called debt vultures to operate unchecked, consumer advocates say. It has been 18 months since the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (Asic) warned that debt management firms were engaging in misleading or, in some cases, predatory conduct. The firms offer to help often-vulnerable…
What if filing your insurance claims was as easy as snapping a photo? advertisement Thats precisely what Better, a new app for for filing out-of-network health insurance claims, professes to do. Launched in June, the startup promises just a few simple steps: Visit a doctor, pay the bill, take a photo of the gibberish that is…
Athens has outlined plans to return to the financial markets for the first time since 2014, with a plan to sell new five-year bonds to investors. Existing Greek five-year bonds were trading at 3.6% on Monday morning compared with 63% at the height of the Greek financial crisis in 2012 when the finance ministry was…
Investing in economic development can be a good choice for a government that wants to grow jobs. Thats why cities and towns work out tax-increment financing deals with private companies, shielding new or expanded facilities from property taxes. Its why the state will offer tax credits and other incentives to companies that want to move…
WITH a whopping $32billion in credit card debt currently haunting Australians, it’s no wonder money is the leading cause of stress. Australian Securities and Investments Commission data reveals the average debt per card holder is about $4,300 and with many consumers possessing more than one credit card, the numbers get even scarier. But it’s not…
Debt consolidation is one of the most sought after repayment programs for for consumers, but not everyone qualifies for it, according to National Debt Relief. The article titled “5 Things To Do If You’re Declined For A Debt Consolidation Loan” released July 7, 2017 shares some tips when consumers find their loan application being turned…
OUT of options, an iconic Gladstone club has asked its members to contribute to a trust fund in a bid to keep it from becoming insolvent. At 10am today, about 100 people gathered at the Gladstone RSL Bowls and Citizens Club to come up with a solution to the club’s struggling financial situation. Club secretary…
Financial responsibility is an important aspect of life and children can learn it from an early age according to National Debt Relief. The recently published article titled “How To Teach Children About Financial Responsibility” released June 29, 2017 talks about some key points parents can consider to help impart some sense of financial maturity to…
July 20, 2017 Arrangement approved in principal, meaning it will become effective only after assurances from European partners on Greeces debt sustainability Greeces economic program focuses on policies to restore macroeconomic stability in the medium run…
Daniel Montville knew a debt consolidation loan wouldn’t solve his financial problems, but the hospice nurse hoped it would give him some breathing room. He had already filed for bankruptcy once, in 2005, and was determined not to do it again. Montville took out the loan in 2015, but within a year he had fallen…