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MRI Scan: What Is It & How Much Does It Cost?
What is an MRI? Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a non-invasive medical procedure that uses a strong magnetic field and low energy radio waves to produce detailed anatomical images of …
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Written by Katie Douglass
• 26/03/2021 • 4 minute read
What is Private Health Insurance and What Does it Cover?
As the saying goes – health is wealth! No matter how much we may wish we were, we’re not invincible, and there are inevitably going to be times when we …
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Written by Angelica Silva
• 26/03/2021 • 8 minute read
WARNING: Do you really need a loan today?*
It can be expensive to borrow small amounts of money and borrowing may not solve your money problems.
Check your options before you borrow:
- For information about other options for managing bills and debts, call 1800 007 007 from anywhere in Australia to talk to a free and independent financial counsellor.
- Talk to your electricity, gas, phone or water provider to see if you can work out a payment plan.
- If you are on government benefits, ask if you can receive an advance from Centrelink: www.humanservices.gov.au/advancepayments.
The Australian Government's MoneySmart website shows you how small amount loans work and suggests other options that may help you.
*This statement is an Australian Government requirement under the National Consumer Credit Protection Act 2009.