ilent director for their business

signed the enrolment papers for your child’s private school tuition

or many other situations that may seem perfectly innocent at the time

Whilst the bank or credit company must make every attempt to redeem the money owed by the borrower, it is sometimes easier to chase those that are easier to find, have more assets or earn more money. It the case of co-borrowing for a home, you may find that you are soley responsible for the entire loan repayment without gaining any benefit from the asset such as living in the home. The best way to avoid sexually transmitted debt it to ensure that assets are purchased in both names and lo

Household debt is higher now for Australian families than it was in 1989 when home loan interest rates reached 17 per cent. This burden on Australian families is higher than in the US, Canada, Japan and New Zealand and similar to Britain. The growth in household debt has been driven by property prices, low interest rates and the ease of obtaining credit. Interest repayments now soak up about 9 per cent of the total financial obligations of Australian households, while rent payments account for 4 per cent of household financial obligations.

It is important to learn how to avoid debt and maintain financial independence. Some of the following hints will help you to succeed on your ‘debt diet’.

Prepare a Budget!

Avoid Credit Card Debt - “Australia's love affair with plastic keeps getting deeper, with the cardholders now owing nearly $39 billion.” (The Australian, 15/2/07)

• Do you have more than one credit card?
• Do you use cash advances on one card to pay off the other?
• Do you only ever pay the minimum balance required each month?

To help keep your credit card debt under control try the following;

1. Pay the full amount owing each month by the due date. Most credit card holders don’t realise that if you fail to pay the full amount, you will be charged interest on the entire amount you owe up until the time that the full amount is paid.
2. Lower you limit. You can always top up your credit card for large purchases.
3. Use a pre-paid credit card where you only spend your own money
4. Cut them up. Use cash only for purchases.
5. Avoid using cash advances. When you withdraw money on your credit card you are charged interest from the day the withdrawal has taken place. The interest rate is also incredibly high in comparison to a personal loan.
6. If you are using cash advances from one card to pay the other…cut them both up and negotiate with your financial institution and repayment plan. Credit card are not for you.
7. Watch out for penalties for not paying your minimum balance. These penalties can equate to a ridiculous rise in the interest rate.

Do you have a STD - Sexually Transmitted Debt?

Sexually transmitted debt can also be called ‘Relationship Debt’. Whilst sexually transmitted debt may sound comical, it really is a term that defines a serious situation. What it really means is that you become not just responsible, but liable, for your partner’s or ex-partner’s debts.

This can occur because during your relationship you may have;

• become a co-borrower for a loan
• allowed your partner to have a secondary credit card and you’re the primary card holder
• agreed to be a silent director for their business
• signed the enrolment papers for your child’s private school tuition
• or many other situations that may seem perfectly innocent at the time

Whilst the bank or credit company must make every attempt to redeem the money owed by the borrower, it is sometimes easier to chase those that are easier to find, have more assets or earn more money. It the case of co-borrowing for a home, you may find that you are soley responsible for the entire loan repayment without gaining any benefit from the asset such as living in the home. The best way to avoid sexually transmitted debt it to ensure that assets are purchased in both names and loa

t diet’.

Prepare a Budget!

Avoid Credit Card Debt - “Australia's love affair with plastic keeps getting deeper, with the cardholders now owing nearly $39 billion.” (The Australian, 15/2/07)

• Do you have more than one credit card?
• Do you use cash advances on one card to pay off the other?
• Do you only ever pay the minimum balance required each month?

To help keep your credit card debt under control try the following;

1. Pay the full amount owing each month by the due date. Most credit card holders don’t realise that if you fail to pay the full amount, you will be charged interest on the entire amount you owe up until the time that the full amount is paid.
2. Lower you limit. You can always top up your credit card for large purchases.
3. Use a pre-paid credit card where you only spend your own money
4. Cut them up. Use cash only for purchases.
5. Avoid using cash advances. When you withdraw money on your credit card you are charged interest from the day the withdrawal has taken place. The interest rate is also incredibly high in comparison to a personal loan.
6. If you are using cash advances from one card to pay the other…cut them both up and negotiate with your financial institution and repayment plan. Credit card are not for you.
7. Watch out for penalties for not paying your minimum balance. These penalties can equate to a ridiculous rise in the interest rate.

Do you have a STD - Sexually Transmitted Debt?

Sexually transmitted debt can also be called ‘Relationship Debt’. Whilst sexually transmitted debt may sound comical, it really is a term that defines a serious situation. What it really means is that you become not just responsible, but liable, for your partner’s or ex-partner’s debts.

This can occur because during your relationship you may have;

• become a co-borrower for a loan
• allowed your partner to have a secondary credit card and you’re the primary card holder
• agreed to be a silent director for their business
• signed the enrolment papers for your child’s private school tuition
• or many other situations that may seem perfectly innocent at the time

Whilst the bank or credit company must make every attempt to redeem the money owed by the borrower, it is sometimes easier to chase those that are easier to find, have more assets or earn more money. It the case of co-borrowing for a home, you may find that you are soley responsible for the entire loan repayment without gaining any benefit from the asset such as living in the home. The best way to avoid sexually transmitted debt it to ensure that assets are purchased in both names and lo

il the time that the full amount is paid.

Lower you limit. You can always top up your credit card for large purchases.

Use a pre-paid credit card where you only spend your own money

Cut them up. Use cash only for purchases.

Avoid using cash advances. When you withdraw money on your credit card you are charged interest from the day the withdrawal has taken place. The interest rate is also incredibly high in comparison to a personal loan.

If you are using cash advances from one card to pay the other…cut them both up and negotiate with your financial institution and repayment plan. Credit card are not for you.

Watch out for penalties for not paying your minimum balance. These penalties can equate to a ridiculous rise in the interest rate.

Do you have a STD - Sexually Transmitted Debt?

Sexually transmitted debt can also be called ‘Relationship Debt’. Whilst sexually transmitted debt may sound comical, it really is a term that defines a serious situation. What it really means is that you become not just responsible, but liable, for your partner’s or ex-partner’s debts.

This can occur because during your relationship you may have;

• become a co-borrower for a loan
• allowed your partner to have a secondary credit card and you’re the primary card holder
• agreed to be a silent director for their business
• signed the enrolment papers for your child’s private school tuition
• or many other situations that may seem perfectly innocent at the time

Whilst the bank or credit company must make every attempt to redeem the money owed by the borrower, it is sometimes easier to chase those that are easier to find, have more assets or earn more money. It the case of co-borrowing for a home, you may find that you are soley responsible for the entire loan repayment without gaining any benefit from the asset such as living in the home. The best way to avoid sexually transmitted debt it to ensure that assets are purchased in both names and lo

t paying your minimum balance. These penalties can equate to a ridiculous rise in the interest rate.

Do you have a STD - Sexually Transmitted Debt?

Sexually transmitted debt can also be called ‘Relationship Debt’. Whilst sexually transmitted debt may sound comical, it really is a term that defines a serious situation. What it really means is that you become not just responsible, but liable, for your partner’s or ex-partner’s debts.

This can occur because during your relationship you may have;

• become a co-borrower for a loan
• allowed your partner to have a secondary credit card and you’re the primary card holder
• agreed to be a silent director for their business
• signed the enrolment papers for your child’s private school tuition
• or many other situations that may seem perfectly innocent at the time

Whilst the bank or credit company must make every attempt to redeem the money owed by the borrower, it is sometimes easier to chase those that are easier to find, have more assets or earn more money. It the case of co-borrowing for a home, you may find that you are soley responsible for the entire loan repayment without gaining any benefit from the asset such as living in the home. The best way to avoid sexually transmitted debt it to ensure that assets are purchased in both names and lo

ilent director for their business

signed the enrolment papers for your child’s private school tuition

or many other situations that may seem perfectly innocent at the time

Whilst the bank or credit company must make every attempt to redeem the money owed by the borrower, it is sometimes easier to chase those that are easier to find, have more assets or earn more money. It the case of co-borrowing for a home, you may find that you are soley responsible for the entire loan repayment without gaining any benefit from the asset such as living in the home. The best way to avoid sexually transmitted debt it to ensure that assets are purchased in both names and loans are co-signed. Always get legal advice and always be aware of your entire liability.