Financial Assistance

Self-professed "over-achiever" Olivia Franklin shares what she has learnt after being forced to move on from her failed dream, and the more than $100,000 worth of debt that has come with it.

Australians lost a record $3.1 billion dollars to scams in 2022 prompting the consumer watchdog to join calls for banks to do more to protect customers' savings.

Trying to keep up with rising expenses while on the JobSeeker payment seemed impossible for Alison Coates. After falling behind on her utility bills, she tells us how she got her finances back on track.

The rolling impacts of drought, bushfires and the pandemic have left a lot of people in difficult situations. Where to get help depends on how dire things are.

Whether you're worried about your bills, debt or a mortgage, there may be options and schemes available to you.

If you're looking to refinance your home loan, should you use a mortgage broker? We look at the pros and cons to help you make an informed decision.

If you're moving out of your rental, how clean does it need to be? And what can you do if your landlord wants to take some or all of your bond?

Tips for successfully borrowing money from someone you know, so you don't lose them in the process.

When Lydia McPartlin picked up the phone from her real estate agent, she was expecting bad news. But it turned out her landlord was offering to reduce her rent.

As the economic shock from COVID-19 reverberates around Australia, what happens if you can't pay your rent?

Caitlin thought she'd found the perfect hospitality job. But it quickly became apparent that things weren't quite right.