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What is Qantas Green tier?

Qantas Frequent Flyers have a new tier to strive for, and this one is all about sustainable choices. The new, eco-friendly ‘Green’ tier will sit alongside frequent flyer existing memberships and offer generous rewards to eligible members.

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Alex Ritchie -

11 Aug, 2022 -

3 min read

Car Loans

Can I buy a car that is still on finance?

It’s recommended that you check to see if the vehicle you intend to buy still has financing owing. So, what happens if your ideal car is still on finance? It is still possible to buy a car with financing owing, but it may take a few more steps.

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Alex Ritchie -

11 Aug, 2022 -

5 min read

Superannuation

Richest and poorest suburbs and the gender pay gap: the divide between Australians revealed

New data from the ATO has highlighted where Australians are still seeing a financial divide, including the highest-earning and lowest-earning postcodes (most in NSW), and the gender gap for pay and super.

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Alex Ritchie -

09 Aug, 2022 -

4 min read

Credit Cards

Travel to Rome return with frequent flyer points on sign up from these credit cards

Attention travellers and points chasers: In August, there are 17 credit cards offering bulk sum Qantas frequent flyer points on sign up to take you from Sydney to Perth, or even to sunny Bali or Honolulu.

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Alex Ritchie -

08 Aug, 2022 -

4 min read

Credit Cards

Credit cards offering the biggest bulk points offers on sign up in August

If you’re on the hunt for the credit cards with the biggest bulk points on sign up, RateCity has compiled a list of competitive options from leading credit card issuers in Australia.

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Alex Ritchie -

08 Aug, 2022 -

3 min read

Home Loans

Sweeten your refinance: 30 cashback home loan deals up for grabs in August

This month, there are 30 cash back deals on offer for refinancers and two for new purchases. If the cash rate hikes have you considering refinancing, compare cash back deals to sweeten the process.

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Alex Ritchie -

05 Aug, 2022 -

5 min read

Home Loans

Over 20 lenders have hiked home loan interest rates: is your bank on the list?

Several lenders have announced they are passing on the latest RBA cash rate hike in full to customers. Homeowners may wonder how much this latest increase will hurt their household budgets, and if they can reduce the impact of higher rates?

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Alex Ritchie -

05 Aug, 2022 -

5 min read

Car Loans

New EV model set to hit Australian shores: compare top-rated green car loans in August

A new lower-priced EV may be hitting Australian shores soon, and the ACT bans petrol car sales by 2035. Now may be the time to consider comparing your financing options for eco-friendly vehicles.

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Alex Ritchie -

03 Aug, 2022 -

3 min read

Home Loans

Property prices plummet in July, but homebuyers still need to save six-figure deposits

CoreLogic research shows that property prices are falling at a rate comparable to the 2008 financial crisis. However, Australians may still need to save a six-figure deposit to nab a property.

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Alex Ritchie -

01 Aug, 2022 -

5 min read

Home Loans

How much lower could property prices fall as interest rates rise?

With more hikes to the cash rate expected throughout 2022, homeowners and would-be buyers may be wondering how much further property prices could fall.

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Alex Ritchie -

27 Jul, 2022 -

5 min read