In this new COVID-19 world order traditional power structures have turned on their head and Australians have developed a newfound respect for the people that really keep our nation going – not the captains of business and wheelers and dealers who are locked at home doing meetings by video-conference. It’s our armed forces, emergency services, heavy haulage, delivery drivers, and…
According to most reputable economists, Australia is facing a recession. The Australian economy was slowing even before this summer’s bushfire catastrophe. Followed by the immediate onset of COVID-19 and its implications for domestic and global trade, it is predicted that we will see a significant short term impact on Australia’s economic activity, almost certainly resulting in two or more quarters…
State and federal governments and health authorities around Australia are ramping up their responses to the threat of the coronavirus pandemic. With increasing limits on the size of gatherings, challenges with travel and many people implementing social-distancing practices, small and medium-sized businesses around the country are beginning to feel the pinch – and many of these businesses employ a large…
Life can be full of uncertainties, unexpected expenses, and bills; everyone needs a little extra cash to get through a tough situation from time to time. Your car might need repairs, you want to buy a perfect gift for a loved one or you’ve found the perfect deal on an appliance, no matter the case, quick cash loans can always…
Struggling with money is quite a familiar situation for most people, and many take out a loan when an unexpected situation arises. However, getting a personal loan from a bank or financial institution isn’t that easy – one must have a good credit score and all the necessary documents for loan approval, making it impossible for some. Their only option…
If you’re looking for a payday loan, there’s every chance that you’re under immediate financial pressure and have something urgent to pay for, like a critical bill, the kids school fees or groceries. There’s no shame in it. Practically everyone experiences financial strain at some point or another and there’s not always a friend or family member available to help…
If you’ve got a regular income budgeting is pretty easy. If your wages are increasing in line with inflation, it makes it easier to stay on top of your budget. But what if you, like lots of other Australians. Haven’t had a meaningful wage rise for a while? Day to day expenses don’t go away, and then there are those…
If you have a history of paying bills late or have accrued a pile of debts, your credit score will probably be lower than you would like it to be. A history of poor credit can be an obstacle when it comes to gaining a lender’s confidence and you may assume a loan is out of your grasp – but…
Payday loans in Australia are continuing to grow, according to a news report, around 1.77 million Australian households have taken out 4.7 million payday loans in the past three and a half years. When you are in a financially challenging place, it can be harder to see the signs of a loan scam. So when it comes to a payday…
Running out of cash can affect our daily lives at unexpected times, especially when there are emergencies to deal with. These situations are a part of life, but they can cause big problems for individuals whose daily expenses depend on the regular paycheck alone. Sometimes things don’t go according to plan and suddenly you find yourself in a frightening financial…