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Will applying for financial hardship hurt my credit score?
There are plenty of strategies to protect your credit score if your budget is under pressure.
- by Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
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Inside China
Why this troubled Chinese property giant is different to the rest
China Vanke is the latest property titan facing collapse. But while its embattled rivals have been left to flounder, Beijing has come rushing to its aid.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
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Opinion
We owe it to young people to improve their financial literacy, and security
Entire generations have missed the housing boat that has given older Australians a considerable level of wealth through property.
- by The Herald's View
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Inside China
Warning shot: China put on notice as it tries to fix its economic mess
Beijing may not be happy about a downgrade from leading credit agency Moody’s, but it shouldn’t have come as a surprise.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
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US politics
Days from chaos: The clock is ticking again for a US government shutdown
The ugliness in Washington is set to be on show again this week as the US gets closer to a shutdown. The stalemate highlights the need for a long-term plan for its finances.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
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Federal budget
Trillion-dollar cost of climate change will challenge federal budget
A world-first analysis of the impact of climate change on countries’ credit worthiness shows Australia will be among the worst hit, pushing up annual interest bills.
- by Shane Wright
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Global economy
Why this billionaire Wall Street legend is so worried about the future
The massive wealth transfer that occurred during the pandemic is poised to cause problems. And Australia will not be immune.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
Opinion
World markets
The $2.8 trillion question: America is hunting for cash, but there’s a bit of a problem
The US is going to put trillions worth of new debt up for sale before the end of the year as it tries to rebuild its cash reserves. There is an issue, however.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
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For subscribers
The US just paid a heavy price for Washington’s poison
The historic credit rating downgrade shines a light on how America’s bitterly divided, dysfunctional politics is playing a key role in its deteriorating financial position.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
WA joins AAA-rated club, despite carbon transition risk
Treasurer Rita Saffioti said the announcement made WA the only Australian state to have AAA ratings from both Moody’s and S&P Global.
- by Marion Rae
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Analysis
Repayment holidays to hurt less as credit changes take effect
Australian credit scores are steadily recovering after taking a hit during the pandemic, and new regulations from July 1 should help them rebuild further.
- by Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon