With many Australian households finding cost of living pressures very real, in this edition we share some simple budget-conscious ideas that can help you save cash at Christmas time.
If you or someone you know is really struggling to meet mortgage repayments, we take a close look at how to ask your lender for hardship assistance. Research has shown that too few people facing financial stress ask for help, but struggling borrowers do have options and we delve into these in our lead story.