“In 2016, I sat on my couch crying heavy tears. I’d gone from 55kg to 76kg, racked up thousands of dollars of debt and didn’t know how to fix my life.” Photos: Supplied We all go through hard times in life, but with every difficulty we face there is hidden opportunity. 16 months ago, I…
BRYAN and Amanda Kelly say they have always been “successful” in everything they’ve done in life, but “four years of hell” owning a franchise through Retail Food Group has left them picking up the tatters of their old life. A lack of support, exorbitant compulsory refurbishments, un-competitive pricing and a slew of fees ran their…
If Greece wants to see its debt burden lightened further it must ensure that it enacts agreed-to reforms and be prepared for the supervision of its foreign creditors to continue, European Stability Mechanism (ESM) Managing Director Klaus Regling told Sundays Kathimerini in an interview in which he also stressed that markets would like to see…
THERE is expected to be a surge in the number of people seeking help over debt next week. Bridport and District Citizens Advice is expecting more people next week seeking help with debt problems and the last day of January is expected to be its busiest day of the year. It regularly provides assistance to…
The Banking Association SA has voiced frank criticism of a bill proposing debt-relief measures, that is to be debated in Parliament next week, saying it could accelerate irresponsible borrowing and increase the cost of credit for all consumers. The association was not in favour of a “legislated change” in debt obligations for low-income consumers, as…
If you overspent at Christmas (and the months before then) this is a step-by-step guide to getting back on top of your finances in 2018, according to an expert. Photo: iStock Welcome to Hit Refresh. This month, we’ll be bringing you articles created by experts that will help you live your best life in 2018.…
Natural Light is making a new appeal to cheap beer fans by offering some student debt relief. The Anheuser-Busch InBev economy brand will run a Super Bowl spot in 10 local markets to plug a new program in which it’s giving away $1 million to help people pay off student loans. Because this is marketing,…
A DEDICATED office to assist Queensland primary producers experiencing financial distress access free expert financial analysis and advice has been opened. The Farm Debt Restructure Office was initiated in March last year when the LNP moved amendments to address ongoing issues relating to farm debt. The office provides eligible primary producers with a no-fee, no-obligation…
A DEDICATED office to assist Queensland primary producers experiencing financial distress access free expert financial analysis and advice has been opened. The Farm Debt Restructure Office was initiated in March last year when the LNP moved amendments to address ongoing issues relating to farm debt. The office provides eligible primary producers with a no-fee, no-obligation…
Mehreen Khan and Jim Brunsden in Brussels January 22, 2018 EU creditors are to start sensitive talks on how to structure possible debt relief for Greece as Athens eyes an exit from eight years of international bailouts this summer. Eurozone finance ministers praised the Greek governments latest reform attempts in a meeting in Brussels on…