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So you’ve wound up in debt and you can’t understand why? There are a number of common reasons for debt in Australia. It can happen to anyone and often, all it takes is one event to knock you off financial track.

The Banking Royal Commission has revealed a series of scandals from the Big 4 Banks. Craig Meller, AMP’s Chief Executive Officer, has resigned from his position with immediate effect. Known for making money through credit card interest and fees, banks are now under the microscope.

One of the greatest financial challenges women still face today is that they are earning and retiring with less superannuation than men. According to the 2017 Hilda survey, the average superannuation balance for women at retirement was $230,907, with men retiring with twice this amount.

The mining boom was the modern day gold rush in Australia. The promise of job security and high wages lured people away from their run of the mill lives to live the high life as a mining professional.

The internet is a wonderful thing because it brings all the knowledge in the world to your fingertips. As technology advances, people keep finding new ways to use the internet and unfortunately thieves are no different.

When a relationship breaks down and two people who have come to rely on each other part ways, it can be hard to adjust to your new lifestyle. Here are a few ways you can protect yourself financially both during your relationship and once it ends.