But one group of money savvy Australians is turning their back on debt and are using social media to share their financial success stories and inspire others to clear debt. "I've always hated debt and been a huge advocate of being frugal," she shares. "We had a conversation about what we both wanted in life and how we could never have that while carrying all this debt." SHOPPING AROUND AND SIDE-HUSTLING HARDAs well as focusing on paying down their debt, the couple found new ways to boost their income. "I would've paid off the debt sooner if we hadn't had a few emergencies," she says.

Source: New Zealand Herald March 09, 2021 02:29 UTC