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10 easy ways to make money on your lunch break
Aug 21, 2018
There are 200 hours a year where you could be earning extra cash — we’ve compiled some tips on how t
6 Thing You Should Never Put On Your Credit Card
Aug 14, 2018
Credit cards can be pretty handy, but only if they’re used wisely. However misuse and abuse them, an
Easy access to credit card results more unmanageable debt
July 16, 2018
I was sitting on the sofa at home with one eye on the TV and the other scrolling through Instagram w
The money-saving grocery shopping hacks that savvy women swear by.
June 29, 2018
With the ever-increasing cost of groceries burning a major hole in your pocket, here’s how to save m
A Guide To Last Minute Tax Savings Tips
June 26, 2018
The end of the financial year is almost here, which means it’s tax time once again. Check out these
The quickest ways to clear your credit card debt
Jan 15, 2018
Still can't believe how much you spent over Christmas? These tips will help you start financially af
One in four Australians would only be able to pay for an emergency costing $400 without using credit
Aug 16, 2017
ONE in four cash-strapped Australians say they only have enough money stashed away to cope with an e
Australians are relying on an inheritance to buy a home and pay off debt
June 22, 2017
MANY Australians are relying on an inheritance and are already working out how they will spend it, n
Shoppers using Afterpay explodes but some shoppers can’t pay back their debts
June 14, 2017
Shopping juggernaut Afterpay which allows customers to buy now and pay later is growing rapidly but
Most Australians gamble on a weekly basis to try and win money
May 26, 2017
A MAJORITY of Australians gamble every week and are blowing thousands of dollars a year in the hope
Australians are addicted to overspending on credit cards
May 24, 2017
CREDIT card users admit the temptation to splash out on plastic is far too enticing and many do it j
Wage stagnation blamed for increasing financial household pain
Feb 21, 2017
MANY households are struggling to afford their everyday expenses and blame the lack of wage growth
Most Australians are guilty of overspending particularly at Christmas
Dec 16, 2016
A MAJORITY of Australians admit they have a problem with overspending particularly at Christmas and
Wardrobe lessons from a reformed shopaholic
Nov 20, 2016
When Rachel White had a big corporate job in finance, she thought nothing of blowing a couple of g
Many Australians are lying about their financial situation to those close to them, alarming new stat
Nov 15, 2016
A MAJORITY of Australians are money-cheating on their partners or lying to family and friends about
Depressed about the Great Australian Dream
Oct 10, 2016
MANY aspiring homeowners believe their chance of owning their own slice or property is becoming furt
Homeowners take on too much debt and worry about repayments despite low interest rates
Sept 25, 2016
OVERCOMMITTED home loan customers are worried about meeting their repayments despite interest rates
Half NSW mortgagees concerned about making repayments, survey shows
Sept 04, 2016
Despite interest rates being at record lows, half of NSW mortgage holders are worried about not be
The new credit card law
Aug 31, 2016
Big companies, like airlines and taxis, are banned from slugging consumers with excessive credit and
Aussies can’t afford to live on credit cards to pay everyday living expenses: new research
July 04, 2016
CASH-strapped Australians are having to resort to using their credit card to pay for everyday expens
Debt and money worries are causing stress and anxiety
July 04, 2016
Think of a deadbeat dad, and you probably imagine an unshaven bro permanently dressed in over-size
Australian women are losing sleep over money.
June 22, 2016
Anxiety is a huge problem among Australian women and if the chorus of “me too” that erupts each time
How you can switch health cover at any time of year if you are not happy with your policy.
May 05, 2016
MAY is here but while a month has flown by since health funds hiked their premiums on April 1 there
Budget election and possible rate cut mean months of uncertainty
May 01, 2015
Tuesday's budget is unlikely to resolve uncertainty and lift consumer confidence. By John Collett.
Breaking the debt cycle: Your three-month plan
Jan 22, 2014
The New Daily speaks with financial experts and debt counsellors to get their insights on how to cle
Loan, sweet loan now a nightmare
Mar 25, 2012
UNREALISTIC expectations, huge mortgages and falling property prices are putting families at risk of
Fox Symes on Prime News “Country Debt”
Dec 05, 2010
Prime News "Country Debt" featuring our director Deborah Southon. Find out more about us and our cus
VIDEO: Fox Symes on Sky News “Debt Poll”
Dec 05, 2010
Fox Symes has been featured on many media channels including Sky News, A Current Affair and Today To
Pollies not answer on debt relief
Apr 29, 2007
John Howard and Kevin Rudd's competing economic claims have left voters cold, with many convinced th
Play your cards right
Feb 08, 2007
Being disciplined can help you manage credit card debt, writes James Bryce. The fun of Christmas an
Hooked on debt and living on borrowed time
Jan 25, 2007
Australians owe the rest of the world about $600 billion, writes Marc Moncrief. A new opposition lea
Rates doubt fuels home loss fears
Jan 14, 2007
THIS year is shaping up as one to fear for homebuyers according to a flood of new polling on househo
Rate rise may clip plasma’s pulling power
Nov 14, 2006
RETAILERS are nervously gearing up for what could be their toughest Christmas for many years, fearfu
Cut up the credit card
Nov 13, 2006
INTEREST rates are rising and Christmas is looming, so if you haven't worked out a budget already, n
Shoppers don’t do themselves credit
Oct 26, 2006
More than two-thirds of city workers had not been able to significantly reduce personal debt in the
Personal debt a major worry
Oct 09, 2006
AUSTRALIANS are becoming financially conservative amid rising interest rates and a higher cost of li
Christmas card tips
June 20, 2006
INTEREST rates are rising and Christmas is looming, so if you haven't worked out a budget already, n
Press Releases
More than 70% of Australians admit to overspending on everything from kid’s toys to alcohol
Nov 22, 2016
With the expensive Christmas period now almost upon us, new research reveals that the majority of Au
Half of all Australians hiding guilty ‘debt secrets’ from loved ones: latest Galaxy survey
Nov 14, 2016
Startling new research reveals the extent of Australia’s hidden debt shame. Half the country admits
One in three Australians cannot afford to own their own home: new Galaxy poll
Oct 10, 2016
For many people nationwide the great Australian dream of “owning your own home” is now all but out o
Galaxy Survey finds Australians are experiencing high stress over money and outstanding debts
July 05, 2016
NEW GALAXY SURVEY FINDS AUSTRALIANS ARE EXPERIENCING HIGH STRESS AND ANXIETY LEVELS OVER MONEY AND O
50% of Australians and families relying on credit cards to pay for food
July 04, 2016
HALF OF ALL AUSTRALIANS AND FAMILIES NOW RELYING ON CREDIT CARDS TO PAY FOR FOOD AND EVERY DAY EXPEN
Majority of Aussie workers struggling to afford everyday expenses on their annual wage
Feb 22, 2016
With wage growth currently at a record low, and incremental pay rises barely matching the escalating
Fox Symes Quarterly Debt Poll Research
Dec 15, 2015
The Fox Symes Quarterly Debt Poll is a national poll produced quarterly by GA Research for Fox Symes
Black Mark Warning - Debt expert warns new privacy laws may change the face of your credit history
Mar 04, 2014
A Fox Symes Newspoll suggests that hundreds of thousand of Australian bill payers may have already b
Fox Symes Bill Paying Poll
Feb 13, 2014
This Newspoll survey was conducted by telephone over the period February 21-23 2014 among a national
Money Manager Media Coverage
Oct 23, 2002
Dollars & Sense was published on October 23, 2002 in the Sydney Morning Herald, the reporter was