Australian households are taking on much bigger mortgages than they were 15 years ago. And our incomes haven’t kept up, either.
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A survey of young New Zealanders finds four in ten didn’t view buy now, pay later as debt. That perception can influence how they use it.
Caregivers said their priorities were pension increases, a dedicated allowance, food security and basic infrastructure.
After topping a record US$40 trillion, US national debt looks set to climb further.
How the re-elected government uses its new dominance will influence Zambian politics well beyond this election.
African governments need to strengthen regional cooperation on peace and security because regional stability is essential for sustainable debt.
The country is likely to have a much stronger opposition to contend with after the 2026 polls.
Sovereign creditworthiness is interpreted and reassessed through several overlapping evaluations.
Half of small business loans in Australia involve putting the family home on the line. But in the US, UK and Germany, governments do more to help.
New research maps where legal financial obligations are concentrated – and finds they overlap with poverty, violence and racial inequality.
Concern about the viability of ongoing economic growth offers a chance to spotlight accessible reading about fairer economies.
Australia has long romanticised home ownership. But with evidence linking mortgage stress to poor mental health, we can’t forget people once they get the keys.
A German loan for fixing Johannesburg’s electricity utility is unlikely to make much difference to users yet: prices will probably rise faster than inflation.
About a third of Americans report using high-interest credit cards for everyday expenses as costs continue to rise.
Whether or not there’s a will, the results are the same.
Africa needs to invest in itself.
With new spending and an operating surplus, the Victorian treasurer has delivered the goods. But the state’s huge net debt still looms large.
An economist offers practical steps families can take to improve their financial resilience, starting with the debt they carry right now.
NCP ended up with little room for manoeuvre.
The flaws in Standard & Poor’s Global’s report could influence investor perceptions and reinforce existing biases against Africa.
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Post Doctoral Researcher, Graduate School of Business (GSB), University of Cape Town
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Dean of Business School, University of Southern Queensland
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