Temporary debt relief On 25 March 2020, the Government introduced temporary measures  to support individuals and businesses during this crisis. These include: Six month temporary debt protection Changes to bankruptcy notices Impacts to people who are currently bankrupt If you have been financially impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19), you may be eligible to receive financial assistance… Read more

Caronavirus or COVID-19 has thrown the entire world into chaos.  Whilst we are all attempting to adhere to social distancing in order to flatten the curve, there is also the financial chaos which needs to be dealt with. Have you been stood down / laid off / had your income reduced? If you are one… Read more

Get your Debt under Control You want to navigate to a Balance Transfer Credit Card to pay off your debt during that helpful interest free period, but you’re unclear on how it works. What mistakes could you accidently make? Don’t worry. We’re here to help. Here are some top tips to save you interest costs… Read more

Twice a year, the Indexed Amounts are updated.  “What are Indexed Amounts?”  I hear you ask?? Well!  These are the limits applicable to certain aspects under The Bankruptcy Act, such as; The amount of income you earn whilst Bankrupt, before being required to make contributions to your bankrupted debts; The limits applicable to the value… Read more

This is one of the most common FAQs the team at Life After Debt is asked!  So you are definitely not alone if you are wondering “How do I find all of my debts?” …  The answer is as simple as following these steps: Find My Debts – The Steps Access a copy of your… Read more

This blog title may sound familiar as it is another ‘Buy Now Pay Later’ Credit scheme; No, we haven’t written about ZipPay before, but we have written about its sister AfterPay and whether or not the ‘modern day lay-by’ is helpful or harmful. What did we decide? Read the blog to find out. And what do… Read more

Debt. No one wants to be in it, but unfortunately for most Australians, it’s a part of life. In fact, what you may not know, is that Australia’s personal household debt has recently been reported as the highest in the world!  Many of us are managing our debts and paying them off as quickly as… Read more

No one likes being stressed about debt on a credit card. Most of us have multiple credit cards too. In fact, recent stats from Finder show that around 25% of Australians have two credit cards and 20% have three or more. All these multiple credit cards, means multiple amounts of stress. At Life After Debt,… Read more

How loyal are companies when it comes to loyalty cards? How many loyalty cards do you have in your wallet? Chances are you have more than one or two. Whether you’re doing your food shopping, buying new shoes, dining in a restaurant or merely grabbing a coffee, it seems like everyone wants to “sign you… Read more

Have you ever stopped for a moment to assess your life? Are you well prepared for a long, happy, healthy and financially abundant future? If not, it may be a good idea to take a life check. With so many of us living day to day, it’s easy to lose sight of the big picture…. Read more