Vidhu Bajaj

Personal Finance Writer

Vidhu is a Personal Finance Writer at RateCity. She has been writing about finance topics from car loans and home loans to superannuation and cryptocurrencies for over five years. Before moving into finance, Vidhu went to law school where she studied human rights law. She has a Bachelor of Law degree and has previously worked in asset finance for Clifford Chance for more than four years. During her time at Clifford Chance, she worked in the India, London and Hong Kong offices on everything from aviation to vessel finance. In her spare time you’ll find her reading the Australian Financial Review or spending time with her dog Coco.

211 articles written by Vidhu Bajaj

Home Insurance

Are swimming pools covered under home insurance?

While a standard home insurance policy typically covers accidental damage to your property caused by events like storms, fires, or theft, it's essential to understand the extent of this coverage when it comes to your swimming pool.

Vidhu Bajaj -

15 May, 2024 -

4 min read

Home Insurance

Does home insurance cover plumbing problems?

Standard home insurance might not cover plumbing problems that could have been prevented with maintenance, or damage caused by negligence. However, if you have a surprise leak at home, or a burst tap or an overflowing toilet, you still might be able to claim on your insurance if the damage was sudden and accidental.

Vidhu Bajaj -

06 May, 2024 -

5 min read

Car Loans

How do you calculate stamp duty on a car?

Find out how much stamp duty do you need to pay on your car in different Australian states.

Vidhu Bajaj -

16 Apr, 2024 -

10 min read

Credit Score

Does Afterpay affect your credit score?

Shoppers find the buy now, pay later services quite attractive but before you jump in, you should know how these services work and if they impact your credit score.

Vidhu Bajaj -

15 Mar, 2024 -

5 min read