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Resilience Tips to Get You Beyond 2020
2020 is definitely one for the records. History books will remember the deadly coronavirus pandemic, catastrophic weather events, economic collapse, and political turbulence for the far-reaching effects they had on …
Written by Suzi O'Shea
• 26/03/2021 • 4 minute read
Thankyou Launches Epic Campaign “No Small Plan” in a Bid to End Poverty
Taking on the big guns You’ve probably bought one of their water bottles a while back or maybe their body scrub is your go-to beauty buy. No doubt, you have …
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Written by Suzi O'Shea
• 26/03/2021 • 3 minute read
Ruth Bader Ginsburg Remembered: Her Legacy of Financial Independence
The passing of a legal titan On the 18th of September, 2020, the world lost a brilliant mind, a trailblazing judge that paved the way for the fight for gender …
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Written by Suzi O'Shea
• 26/03/2021 • 6 minute read
Interview: Melissa Browne on Why ‘Budgets Don’t Work’
A different approach to money management I’d never given much thought to how my personal experiences and environment impact my approach to money management. Truth be told, I’d never given …
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Written by Kellie Amos
• 22/09/2020 • 10 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.