Asking for trouble

Going guarantor for a family member or a friend could put your most valuable asset on the line.

$140,000 loan for Schwab Demons 'assist' CEO

THE Melbourne Football Club last year loaned chief executive Cameron Schwab $140,000 for a property transaction.

McGurk lump sum was loan to brothel owners, not for sex

A DISPUTE over whether $500,000 that the murdered businessman Michael McGurk paid to brothel owners was a loan or the repayment of his brothel debts has been finalised in the Supreme Court.

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The gods of small things

If dining out is an adventure full of excitement, anticipation, even mystery, chef Andre Chiang delivers it in spades. His menu reveals little, with courses listed as Pure, Salt, Artisan, South, Texture, Unique, Memory and Terroir.

Head coaching role beset with challenges

WANTED: one head coach.

Wealthy told not to be shy about their philanthropy

AUSTRALIA needs its rich donors to be upfront about their philanthropy in order to inspire others to give substantial sums, a new study says. But a culture of "cutting down tall poppies" forces many philanthropists to head underground.

$95m deal 'no benefit'

A $95 MILLION loan from ANZ in the dying days of Opes Prime provided "absolutely no benefit" to the stockbroker and was "to the total detriment" of its clients, a court has heard.

ANZ loan to Opes Prime's 'detriment'

A $95 MILLION loan from ANZ Bank in Opes Prime's dying days provided "absolutely no benefit" to the stockbroker and was "to the total detriment" of its clients, a court has heard.

$30m gone: jetsetter accused of taking a lend

PROMINENT Australian businesses have lost up to $30 million in what appears to be a sophisticated loan scam based in Bahrain and Switzerland.

Learning the hard way

Anneli Knight looks at how students survive on their meagre finances.

Ask Noel

I HOLD pre-CGT investments in property. Some years ago I obtained advice that if I wanted to make relatively modest improvements I could do so without impacting the CGT-free nature of the property.

Books to judge by their cover

Small-run art books are the next big thing in publishing, writes Liza Power.

Abbott faces party criticism over levy position

TONY ABBOTT is facing internal criticism as he attempts to regain the high ground over the flood levy debate this week by suggesting a series of budget cuts as an alternative to the $1.8 billion tax increase.

Plaudits for reform, but a lot of angst, too

AN OVERHAUL recommended for the aged-care sector has been applauded by many advocates but has caused anguish among some seniors groups.

Should we worry about loan arranger?

QUESTION I'm chairman of a 1970s block of 30 flats that requires major work on internal and external cracking. We have had many quotes from engineers over many years and have accepted one that means raising a special levy of between $2000 and $3000 each, depending on unit size, to pay for the first stage.

What can an online personal loan do for you?

Online personal loan offer convenience, but higher rates, for instances where funds are required quickly

Australian household debt less than expected

Household debt not as high as previously feared as people use smart budgeting theories

Fox Symes offers personal loan and debt consolidation advice

Fox Symes debt relief company provides financial assistance to those in debt

Debt consolidation and paying your personal loan

For people with multiple debts and personal loan, debt consolidation is often the best choice