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The NSW government wants GST to be allocated according to population. But doing so ignores different service delivery needs between states.
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Both are measures of profitability, but the disparity between return on investment and return on equity grows larger as a company relies more heavily on borrowing.
Cooks and chefs regularly debate the merits of culinary school.
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Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay recently pilloried these institutions for saddling students with debt prior to sending them off into a low-wage industry. But many graduates have no regrets.
Financial abuse persists when access to economic opportunities is controlled or limited by an intimate partner.
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When money is entangled with relationships, it can often become a tricky situation.
Medical debt can have devastating consequences.
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Local governments are increasingly buying – and forgiving – their residents’ medical debt.
Customers buy groceries in a shopping centre in Mthatha, South Africa.
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Keeping an eye out for where you can boost your savings or reduce expenses when times are tough can improve your financial wellbeing.
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Feel like you’re drowning in debt? Owing money can sometimes be challenging, but not all debts should keep you awake at night.
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Being financially resilient means you aren’t left financially devastated when an expensive emergency creeps up on you.
Several U.S. states are eliminating criminal fines and fees for people who can’t afford them.
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The imposition of fines and fees on people unable to pay has had a disproportionate impact on Black and Latino communities.
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Our global review of research into the link between financial crises and mental health highlights three key challenges: stigma, stress and social roles
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Taboos around talking about money can prevent people from learning important lessons about using credit and getting into debt.
Climate change leads to investment droughts, too.
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Global warming plus leverage equals a big mess for companies.
Divorced couples may have less assets to split than you think.
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The Fair Shares Project reveals the financial realities of everyday divorce in England and Wales.
Buy now, pay later loans target low-income, tech-savvy Gen Z and millennial consumers under the guise of improving financial inclusion for these groups.
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Are buy now, pay later services truly a new way to boost financial inclusion, or just another type of predatory loan?
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The cost of living crisis is affecting UK households, but there are options to consider if you’re having problems repaying debt such as mortgages and credit cards.
Are you looking for love in all the wrong places?
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Genuine love holds immeasurable value, yet discovering it can pose challenges — and come with a significant price tag.
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Both major political parties have promised to introduce financial literacy to New Zealand’s curriculum. But is school really the best place to teach students about money?
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They won’t make you rich but there are simple steps to take to ease the pressure on your finances when you are earning less money than you owe.
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Recent interest rate hikes are not just a problem for mortgage borrowers, many companies are suffering too.
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The first ‘climate-smart’ sovereign credit rating shows 59 nations will have lower ratings before 2030 without emissions cuts.