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Vidhu Bajaj

Personal Finance Writer

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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

Buy Now Pay Later

What is a "Buy Now Pay Later" service?

Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) platforms allow paying for your purchases using an app and repay the amount in affordable instalments over time.

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14 Jun, 2023 -

8 min read

Buy Now Pay Later

Buy now pay later vs personal loan

Thinking about making a pricey purchase but don’t want to splash all your cash at once? Buy now pay later (BNPL) and personal loans are two alternatives to choose from.

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13 Jun, 2023 -

6 min read

Credit Score

What is a bad credit score and how does it affect you?

A bad credit score can make it challenging for you to be approved as a borrower, but you can work towards getting a better score.

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08 Jun, 2023 -

4 min read

Credit Cards

How do I redeem my credit card rewards points or frequent flyer points?

If you’ve built up a sizeable amount of rewards points or frequent flyer points through your credit card spending, you may be curious as to how you actually redeem these points. 

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31 May, 2023 -

6 min read

Home Loans

What is home loan refinancing?

You should always keep an eye on your home loan or mortgage interest rates and repayments and understand how competitive they are. These days, sites like RateCity.com.au can help you quickly and easily compare from literally hundreds of products to find a deal which best suits your needs.

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30 May, 2023 -

6 min read

Home Loans

What is a refinance rebate?

Are you feeling the pinch of rising interest rates on your household budget? Refinancing to a lower interest rate could give you room to breathe and possibly earn you a cash rebate in the process!

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Vidhu Bajaj -

30 May, 2023 -

3 min read

Credit Cards

How long does it take to get a credit card?

The credit card approval process may take a few days, depending on the credit card issuer and the accuracy of the information provided in your application.

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25 May, 2023 -

5 min read

Credit Cards

What do I need to get a credit card?

Increase your chances of credit card approval by discovering the essential requirements for getting a credit card in Australia.

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25 May, 2023 -

5 min read

Home Loans

What is negative gearing?

Negative gearing refers to when investors can claim a tax deduction when their investments make a loss. While negative gearing offers several potential benefits, there are also risks involved.

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24 May, 2023 -

6 min read

Home Loans

What happens to my redraw when I refinance?

Some lenders allow you to make extra repayments on top of your minimum home loan repayments, and a redraw facility allows you to access these funds when you need them for other purposes.

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Vidhu Bajaj -

23 May, 2023 -

3 min read