Heise Says
#Afterpay #ConsumerCredit #HeiseSays Afterpay is one of Australia’s recent international business successes but is hipster “lay-buy” really that innovative. References https://www.news.com.au/finance/business/retail/afterpay-backlash-intensifies-as-us-expert-slams-aussie-startup/news-story/cfe2939007c269c12bb2704e9d11d726
#InterestFree #Debt #Retail People are being caught out with fees and transaction charges on Interest-Free retail purchases. https://youtu.be/aYI2aEJu9nw References Sydney man slugged with huge hidden fees in ‘buy now, pay later’ offer https://www.news.com.au/finance/money/costs/sydney-man-slugged-with-huge-hidden-fees-in-buy-now-pay-later-offer/news-story/2471cf40421b59ce0ae6bd793c4037c7
#CreditCards #Bankruptcy #Australia Australians are being bankrupted because of credit card debt. Another sign of difficult times and terrible financial education? References Debt collectors are bankrupting Australians over small credit card debts https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-08-13/debt-collectors-suing-for-bankruptcy-over-small-credit-card-debt/11335000?section=business