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Savings Accounts

9 DIY ideas that will save you money

If you find yourself with more time on your hands than spare money, then it may be worth learning how to DIY some of your daily essentials to help boost your savings.

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Patricia Babalis -

12 Sep, 2016 -

5 min read

Bank Accounts

Things you should always buy second hand

When it comes to buying things second hand people are often divided into two camps - people who swear by it and those who never do it.

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Patricia Babalis -

06 Sep, 2016 -

5 min read

Home Loans

Do you live in one of Australia's retiree hotspots?

As much a part of the great Australian dream as owning your own property, retiring to a peaceful beach side town or somewhere in-land, away from the congestion of the city, is on the to-do list for many Australians.

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Patricia Babalis -

30 Aug, 2016 -

2 min read

Home Loans

Tiny houses: Downsizing to avoid a mortgage

There’s been lots of buzz surrounding tiny houses since they first came onto the scene as a substitute to traditional housing.

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Patricia Babalis -

26 Aug, 2016 -

3 min read

Home Loans

Is this Australia's best city for first home buyers?

For Aussies who thought they would never be able to afford their own home in one of Australia’s capital cities, this may be some welcome news.

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Patricia Babalis -

24 Aug, 2016 -

3 min read

Home Loans

Housing affordability: Is a tree change the answer

Housing affordability: Is a tree change the answer

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Patricia Babalis -

22 Aug, 2016 -

2 min read

Bank Accounts

Best cheap eats: street food around the globe

If you're a seasoned traveller, you'll already know that as soon as you touch down in your overseas destination, money starts flying out of your wallet.

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Patricia Babalis -

17 Aug, 2016 -

5 min read

Savings Accounts

How to prepare for the end of year splurge season

While it might be hard to believe, it can't be denied that the silly season is once again almost upon us.

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Patricia Babalis -

16 Aug, 2016 -

3 min read

Superannuation

Super pay out: Income streams trump lump sums

New data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics this month shows an increasing number of retirees are choosing to access their superannuation through an income stream rather than by receiving lump sum payments.

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Patricia Babalis -

14 Aug, 2016 -

4 min read

Savings Accounts

Save for your overseas dream holiday in 4 weeks or less

While travelling is a favourite hobby of millions of Australians, funding the trip of a lifetime can often seem like an impossible task for the undisciplined saver. The good news is that with a strict tightening of the belt, your airfare to one of Australia's top three destinations can be saved in a matter of weeks.

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Patricia Babalis -

08 Aug, 2016 -

3 min read