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Jul 2019
32m 31s

A little bit of HELP on that HECS

Victoria Devine
About this episode

Hello lady! Do you belong to the 36% of Aussies who have attended uni? Well, today we've got a special episode just for you. Firstly, what the hell is HECS/HELP debt, and should we be trying to pay it off ASAP? Then, what's the deal with the robo-debt Centrelink scandal that's draining millennials' wallets? We're covering it all, and THEN we're hearing from a money diarist who calls herself a "work in progress". Want to call the pod phone and tell us your money dilemma? We're working on some killer episodes all about INVESTING (tada!) and we want your listener questions. Leave us a voicemail on 0435 293 886 and you might make it onto the show! When that's all done, why not join our growing community? We're on Insta @shesonthemoneyaus or on Facebook, just search She's On The Money! The advice shared on She's on The Money is general in nature and does not consider your individual circumstances. She's on The Money exists purely for educational purposes only and should not be relied upon to make an investment or financial decision. Victoria Devine is an Authorised Representative of Consultum Financial Advisers Proprietary Limited ABN 65 006 373 995 | AFSL 230323.

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