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  1. What You Need to Know About California’s Lemon LawBuying a vehicle that repeatedly breaks down can disrupt work, family routines and household finances. California has strong protections for some buyers and…
  2. Building an Emergency Kit Without Breaking the BankAustralians live with a long list of natural disruptions: bushfire season across the southeast, tropical cyclones up through Queensland and the Top End, sudden…
  3. Understanding California State Disability InsuranceCalifornia’s State Disability Insurance (SDI) program provides partial wage replacement when an eligible worker cannot work because of a non-work-related…
  4. Spotting charity scams after California disastersWhen a major earthquake or wildfire strikes California, the wave of sympathy often crosses the Pacific. Australians watching footage of collapsed freeways near…
  5. Smart car saving strategies from California for Australian driversAustralians and Californians share more than a coastline and a love of long drives. From the daily grind between Parramatta and the Sydney CBD to the open…
  6. How to Create a Debt Repayment Plan That Works for YouAustralians carry one of the highest household debt loads in the developed world, with credit cards, personal loans, and buy-now-pay-later balances stretching…
  7. California Small Business Relief Grant Eligibility ExplainedAcross the Pacific, small business owners in California can access one of the most discussed emergency funding programs in the United States. The California…
  8. Protecting your money from overdraft fees in California banksAustralians who bank domestically at one of the Big Four — CBA, Westpac, NAB or ANZ — may be surprised at how casually American deposit accounts will let…
  9. Financial aid for California college students beyond FAFSAPaying for college in California involves much more than completing one federal form. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, can open the door…
  10. How to Use a Credit Card Balance Transfer WiselyA credit card balance transfer can reduce the interest charged on existing debt, giving you a defined period to repay more of the principal. In Australia,…