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:
- Real Stories: Why payday loans might not be a good idea
- Know the difference between a debt waiver and debt write off
- Credit Cards…
- Utility Relief Grants
- Financial Hardship Assistance
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:
- Financial Hardship Assistance
- Guarantors
- Lending to Friends
- Rent to Own Product Rentals
- Mobile Phone ‘Bill Shock’
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
- How Gambling Can Affect Wellbeing and Relationships
- When Gaming Feels a Bit Like Gambling
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
- Utility Relief Grants
- Scared to Open the Mail?
- Legal Notices
- Sheriff’s Powers
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:
- Real Stories: Why payday loans might not be a good idea
- Real Stories: When the 65-year-old couldn’t pay her mortgage
- Know the difference between a debt waiver and debt write off
- Credit Cards…
- Financial Hardship Assistance
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
- Financial Hardship Assistance
- Rent to Own Product Rentals
- Scared to Open the Mail?
- Managing your Gas and Electricity Bills
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:
- Savings Goals Calculator
- Budget Planner
- Mortgage Calculator
- Credit Card Calculator
- Money Terms and Definitions
