MoneyTV’s Lisa Dudson answers a question about personal loans. She shares tips on how to minimise the stress your loans may be causing you.

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I am overwhelmed with the amount of debts that I have and don’t know whether I will ever be able to pay them back.  I don’t know what I should do.  Can you tell me if Bankruptcy is a good option for me? Read more »

I am overwhelmed with the amount of debts that I have and don’t know whether I will ever be able to pay them back.  I don’t know what I should do.  Can you tell me if Bankruptcy is a good option for me? Read more »

I have a $40,000 student loan and have just started my first job, earning $35,000 a year. I want to start saving for an apartment but all my extra cash goes into paying off my student debt. Is there a way I can get a mortgage quicker so I can pay back my loan and have an asset as well? Read more »

I have a $40,000 student loan and have just started my first job, earning $35,000 a year. I want to start saving for an apartment but all my extra cash goes into paying off my student debt. Is there a way I can get a mortgage quicker so I can pay back my loan and have an asset as well? Read more »

Could you survive without your next paycheck? If you’re not sure of the answer, you need to assess your budget now. Not being able to survive a missed paycheck is just one warning sign you may be heading for financial trouble. Read more »

Could you survive without your next paycheck? If you’re not sure of the answer, you need to assess your budget now. Not being able to survive a missed paycheck is just one warning sign you may be heading for financial trouble. Read more »