Good Debt, Bad Debt?
Ah, debt. That nasty four-letter word. No one really enjoys debt regardless if it’s good debt or bad, and as we have pointed out in the past, it causes a lot of stress on families. A friend once quipped that DLS is in the debt business. But Pete and I are actually committed to helping […]
Continue readingNow What – Getting Debt Free
Last weeks email struck a chord with a few of our clients. Hard facts do tend to spark thought and reflection in people, and that certainly was the desired effect. If we are to set about truly helping our clients to manage their money better, become debt free and ultimately improve their wealth – then […]
Continue readingGetting Lean in 2019 – Crush your Credit Card debt
The New Year is, and always will be, that time of year when people make choices to correct the mistakes made from the year before, vowing to be better, and setting goals to achieve their success. It’s little wonder then that gym memberships and attendance go up in January and even less wonder that the […]
Continue readingThe Costs of Debt… Real Talk
I have worked in the finance industry for 15 years, and I don’t have to tell you, things did get a little hectic in that time, and they are getting a little hectic now – at least that is the perception that mainstream media portray. Debt is still a thing. The costs of debt are […]
Continue readingDebt Reduction Strategies – Become Free of Debt
Last week we touched on debt stress and the various effects it can have on the household, namely how to use the equity in your home to consolidate, aiming to become free of debt (bad debt) and relieve said stress. Maybe you’re thinking – ‘that’s a great idea, but we don’t have any equity yet’. “Luckily, […]
Continue readingStress Less – Lower your Debt, Lower your Stress
Consumer debt is climbing and causing potential distress on household budgets. Mortgage stress was flagged as a major concern for nearly a 3rd of Australian households for December 2017. Pick up any publication in any given week, and you will find numerous articles and opinions on how Australian families are doing it tough with their […]
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