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Paying off a student debt that always seems to grow

One in three Australians saw their HELP debt go backwards due to inflation last year. New policy announced last weekend will partially address this

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Chart: HELP loans going backwards in 2023

For some people earning $50,000–70,000, their debts will “go backwards” despite new policy.

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Petrol pain coming for Malaysia’s elderly

Malaysia’s elderly population is set to feel the full force of its planned removal of fuel subsidies.

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How Sri Lanka sleepwalked over a debt cliff

The issues that led Sri Lanka to become an economic basket case in 2022 serve as a warning for other nations.

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Debt cancellation: no quick fix to climate funding crunch

Time is short to act on loss and damage funding, after no action at COP26. With economic pain worsening, a new solution is gaining traction— debt cancellation.

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Accounting for microfinance’s flaws

Microfinance doesn’t always empower the women reliant on it, but a different form of accounting could help level the playing field.

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In the era of AI-generated news, readers value trust over customised content

Governments are hiding data, threatening democracy. Here’s how it affects you

AI and the news: How it helps, fails, and why that matters

Paying off a student debt that always seems to grow

Chart: HELP loans going backwards in 2023

Petrol pain coming for Malaysia’s elderly

How Sri Lanka sleepwalked over a debt cliff

Debt cancellation: no quick fix to climate funding crunch

Accounting for microfinance’s flaws

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