As a former financial counsellor and former consumer credit educator for ASIC, here’s what I think you need to know if you’re considering mortgage deferral, rent relief or bankruptcy.
While the Treasury secretary says House Democrats lack a ‘legitimate’ reason for demanding Trump’s tax returns, a former IRS attorney explains that the law says otherwise.
Here are the four common lending practices identified by the Australian inquiry into credit and financial services targeted at those at risk of financial hardship.
Americans are increasingly struggling to save enough for retirement. If Social Security isn’t saved, growing old in poverty will likely become more common.
Luc Meunier, Grenoble École de Management (GEM) and Sima Ohadi, Grenoble École de Management (GEM)
Automated portfolio-allocation software can provide financial planning services that meet clients’ financial situations and future goals. But can it help investors make more rational decisions?
Research suggests that the reason people may put off funding their 401(k) plans or managing credit card debt is because our perception of finance as ‘cold’ conflicts with our hot-blooded emotions.
In the US “liar loans” have been identified as one of the key reasons behind the 2008 financial crisis. But how big a problem are poor loan checking practices in Australia?
Researchers examined credit data on the victims of Hurricane Katrina to understand how the disaster affected their personal finances, revealing important lessons for those hurt by Harvey.