Can't Pay the Bills
Sometimes the bills come all at once, or they're more than you expected, or maybe a one-off expense can hit your budget hard. Search our help topics for options to help get your bills under control
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
- Utilities Disconnection Notice
- Car Repossession
- Received a Letter of Demand?
Family / Personal Issues
Get help early, around family issues that can hurt your finances, and financial problems that can strain families and relationships.
Top 5 issues:
- Lost your job?
- Separation and Finances
- Received a Fine or Infringement?
- Help with Gambling problems
- Medical Expenses
Gambling Support
Support and information for individuals, couples and families affected by gambling.
Top 5 issues:
- Is it financial abuse? — Where to get help
- Where to Get Help for Gambling and Money Problems
- The Financial Impact of Gambling — and How to Get Back on Track
- Supporting Someone Affected by Gambling
- Recognising when someone else’s gambling is affecting you
Legal Threats
How to deal with a range of common money issues involving legal action or the courts.
Top 5 issues:
- Know the difference between a debt waiver and debt write off
- Utilities Disconnection Notice
- Received a Letter of Demand?
- Received a Fine or Infringement?
- Help with Debt Collectors
Loans / Debts / Credit
Personal loans, home loans, car loans, credit cards..... Getting finance can be the easy part, but repaying can get hard for all sorts of unexpected reasons. Find some solutions in our urgent help topics
Top 5 issues:
- Real Stories: When the 65-year-old couldn’t pay her mortgage
- Know the difference between a debt waiver and debt write off
- Real Stories: Why payday loans might not be a good idea
- Received a Letter of Demand?
- Real Stories: Help when falling behind with debt repayments
Unemployment
Help options and assistance for 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
- Lost your job?
- Nowhere to Live
- Received a Letter of Demand?
- Received a Fine or Infringement?
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:
- Track Your Spending
- Credit Card Calculator
- Unclaimed Money Search
- 3 ways to beat mortgage stress
- Budget Planner
