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Jill Fraser-FatCat journalist

Are consumers being duped by Swan’s $4 billion prop-up of non-bank lenders?

Government rhetoric is that the Treasurer Wayne Swan’s recently announced $4 billion investment in AAA-rated Residential Mortgage-Backed Se…

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Natalie Bochenski

More Tips to pay off your Mortgage

I don't know about you guys, but I'm still waiting for my interest rate reduction to kick in. So I'm working on some top tips on how to put…

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Stuart

Bankrupt or not to bankrupt??

Hi all,I am after some advice and ideas from everyone, professional advice thus far has been to declare bankrupt and get it over and done w…

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0 Mar 13
nikki

debt bankruptcy

I just saw an ad for Debt Cutter on tv encouraging debt agreements and help with debt. They say on ther web site www.debtcutter.com.au quot…

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25 Nov. 1, 2009
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michelle robin

superannuation

Hi, I was wondering whether credit card companies can access my husband's super that he has withdrawn as a lump sum due to financial hards…

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2 Oct. 7, 2009
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nikki

who is responsible?

Can anyone tell me who is resposible for a credit card debt if you die? If you have no estate to speak of and you have a credit card debt,…

Started by nikki

9 Aug. 26, 2009
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Brad Kendrick

Post redundancy help!!

Hi all :) I was recently made redundant at work, as I know many people have been lately and I am sure many are yet to be. Being motivated,…

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7 May. 14, 2009
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Marie

Anyone had dealings with GE Money & Buyers Edge?

GE were 'kind' enough to accept me - I had pleaded bankruptcy many years ago. They're an American company. The interest is killing me. I bo…

Started by Marie

3 Jan. 9, 2009
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jane

installment

My installments are half fixed 3 yr and half variable.Shud i pay the exiting fee and switch over to variable on the whole lot? will i save…

Started by jane

7 Dec. 5, 2008
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Marie

Who should I ask about loans?

When I apply for loans it gets recorded @ 'big brother'. I need to find someone I can talk to without this happening -what do you call thes…

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11 Nov. 18, 2008
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Jill Fraser-FatCat journalist

Are consumers being duped by Swan’s $4 billion prop-up of non-bank lenders?

Government rhetoric is that the Treasurer Wayne Swan’s recently announced $4 billion investment in AAA-rated Residential Mortgage-Backed Se…

Started by Jill Fraser-FatCat journalist

3 Oct. 8, 2008
Reply by Jim
Marie

Need to find loans with lower interest rates / buy a home

I was discharged from bankruptcy & only one company has accepted me. The repayments are too high because I'm on parenting payment. When…

Started by Marie

2 Oct. 2, 2008
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Be aware that Fox Symes is more of a credit management company and might not be what you need. I would talk to the lease company first, explain your circumstances and try to renogotiate the lease terms, eg extending the term to make payments less...…
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The Shire of Litchfield had a problem collecting about $250,000 from unimproved land holdings which were unmaintained and basically had no active ownership. This properties known as "dead man" leases were owned by estates that acquired them in the 1…
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Ever read "The richest man in Babylon"? Its got the most straight forward financial plan that applies to anyone.
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In fact you can buy a series of books revealing Buffetts strategy. The ones I prefer are any authored by Mary Buffett but there are others as well
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We'd love any advice or opinions on the following;   We've got 3 properties (2 investment properties and 1 principle residence).  We lived in our principle residence for 2 years and have been renting it out for the past 5.5 years, the property is va…
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