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One in three Australians spends more than income

Many Australians spending more than they earn

Many Australians spending more than they earn Source: AAP

A new report has found one in three Australians spend more than they earn each month. That leaves little back-up in emergency situations, with social and debt advisers urging people to reassess their financial habits.


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By Talieh Akbari, Sarah Abo, Andrea Nierhoff

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A new report has found one in three Australians spend more than they earn each month. That leaves little back-up in emergency situations, with social and debt advisers urging people to reassess their financial habits.



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