Can’t Pay the Bills
Tips and advice to help you keep those bills under control and still have money for everything else
Top 5 issues:
- Know the difference between a debt waiver and debt write off
- Real Stories: Why payday loans might not be a good idea
- Legal Notices
- Scared to Open the Mail?
- Why you need to know the difference between writing off a debt and a debt waiver
Family / Personal Issues
Assistance and support for some of the common financial issues you might face as a family, or arise from relationship issues.
Top 5 issues:
- Legal Notices
- Guarantors
- Scared to Open the Mail?
- Financial Hardship Assistance
- Separation and Finances
Gambling Support
Understand the effects of gambling, and why it poses such a strong risk for those that take part
Top 5 issues:
- How do I know if gambling is becoming a problem?
- Why people gamble — and why it’s not just about money
- When Gaming Feels a Bit Like Gambling
- How Gambling Can Affect Wellbeing and Relationships
Legal Threats
Help to understand the legal processes and procedures around money troubles
Top 5 issues:
- Know the difference between a debt waiver and debt write off
- Legal Notices
- Scared to Open the Mail?
- Sheriff’s Powers
- Business Bankruptcy
Loans / Debts / Credit
All the borrowing basics; keeping on top of repayments, negotiating a solution, getting out of trouble. Help to stay out of a credit crunch.
Top 5 issues:
- Know the difference between a debt waiver and debt write off
- Real Stories: Why payday loans might not be a good idea
- Real Stories: When the 65-year-old couldn’t pay her mortgage
- Legal Notices
- Scared to Open the Mail?
Unemployment
How to handle the money problems that can arise whether you've just lost your job, or are still looking for work.
Top 5 issues:
- Real Stories: When the 65-year-old couldn’t pay her mortgage
- Why you need to know the difference between writing off a debt and a debt waiver
- Scared to Open the Mail?
- Budgeting Help
- Rent to Own Product Rentals
Build Your Capability
A selection of useful interactive tools, from ASIC's MoneySmart website, to help you better understand, plan and improve your finances.
Top 5 tools:
- Unclaimed Money Search
- Mortgage Calculator
- Budget Planner
- Savings Goals Calculator
- Credit Card Calculator
