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First Nations people more likely to get poor financial hardship service Recently released numbers from the financial ombudsman also show a rise in complaints about scams and insurance.

A record 97,000 Australians complained about financial services last year From issues with insurance claims to banks' handling of scams, financial complaints hit new highs.

Financial counsellors see 29% increase in calls due to cost-of-living crisis The National Debt Helpline is receiving calls from people who are fully employed and still can't pay their bills.

Financial advice recommendations fail consumers Proposed changes to the financial advice industry would strip away consumer protections.

Life hacks: Simple money habits to adopt right now How to get on top of your finances before they get on top of you.

Financial adviser review websites and adviser listings There's growing demand for quality one-off financial advice, but finding a trustworthy adviser can take some effort.

Making the right financial moves during the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak Along with government payments, there are a lot of free resources out there for financial victims of the coronavirus.

We took on big business – and won How CHOICE supporters fought for essential consumer protections against the financial services industry

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