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Credit is as ubiquitous as money itself in the 21st century. Most people will apply for a loan at some stage in their life, be it a mortgage, a car loan, a personal loan or a credit card.

Bumpy ride: buying a second hand car

Plenty of people borrow to buy their dream car — but watch out, it's a road pitted with potholes.

Going on holiday? Consider a personal loan

If you don't want to load up the credit card, a personal loan is the way to go without too much pain, says Maria Bekiaris.

Buying a car? How to get a car loan

If you've got your eye on a new car, chances are you won't have enough money saved to pay cash. Maria Bekiaris explains what car loans there are on the market and how to get the best deal.

Car buying tips

Here's some handy tips from Maria Bekiaris on buying a car.

Loans for low-income earners

Until recently lots of people on low incomes had little chance of getting a loan on reasonable terms, but that tough situation is changing.

Cheapest personal loans

The key to cutting the cost of a personal loan is to shop around, says Chris Walker.

Inflation makes HECS costly

It's all very well for the Federal Government to say that your HECS debt is interest free — but what about the little matter of indexation? Gillian Bullock investigates how much HECS actually costs.

Medical bridging loans

A US financial giant is offering loans to Australians who are having trouble covering the costs of private medical procedures for themselves or their pets.

Debt consolidation: is it for you?

Folding all your loans into one when you're up to your neck can help, but it'll be game over if you don't follow some strict rules of budgetary behaviour says Paul Clitheroe.

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