ATO debt continues to drive record level of calls to small business financial helpline
Debt helplines received an unprecedented level of calls last year from small business owners struggling to pay debts…
Great Aussie home ownership dream aging as banks see more first-time buyers above 40
Despite saving for the best part of seven years, Maddy has given up on the prospect of buying…
The U.S. has 'escalation dominance' in a debt war as Europe would face a violent market crash if it dumps Treasuries – Fortune
The U.S. has ‘escalation dominance’ in a debt war as Europe would face a violent market crash if…
Europe holds the trump card as the US faces a mountain of debt
Mark Carney summed it up neatly. The “rules-based global order” was no more and it was time to…
People Who Make Decent Money But Feel Life Is Unaffordable Are Struggling With These 5 Things
We’re living in a time of unprecedented economic instability, so much so that even people who make decent…
Want to retire from a soul-sucking job? Here are the financial factors to consider.
Published: Jan. 9, 2026 at 2:33 p.m. ET In the Help Me Retire column, Alessandra Malito answers questions from…
Researcher calls for more data on gambling-related suicides
Warning: This story contains discussion of addiction and suicide. Last month, Paul Fung’s friend took his life after…
Liz Weston: Nearing retirement? Time to set up some guardrails to protect yourself and your money
Dear Liz: When I retired, I had a small 401(k) with about $12,000 in it. Instead of rolling…
China’s ballooning debt heightens deflation risks
Miniature condominiums are put on display at a showroom in Zhengzhou, China. Consumers have slowed housing purchases amid a weak…
Demand grows for housing loans of up to 50 years in Japan
Housing loans with repayment periods of up to 50 years, far longer than the standard 35-year term for…
Corporate Japan and households to rethink debt after BOJ rate hike
Bank of Japan Seiko and AGC switch to fixed-rate loans and reduce borrowing The central bank’s latest rate…
Dutch Pension Bond Shift Risks Triggering Bond Market Volatility
In the European market for long-term bonds, a once-loyal and deep pocketed customer is about to start shopping…