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Cryptocurrency

Who is Satoshi Nakamoto? Elon Musk drops his theory on Bitcoin creator

The founder of Bitcoin, Satoshi Nakamoto, has long been a mystery. And the founder of Tesla, Elon Musk, has today thrown a theory into the ring.

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Alex Ritchie -

10 Mar, 2022 -

4 min read

Home Loans

Will fixed rates rise in 2022? Here’s what the experts say

Wondering when fixed rates could rise in 2022? Experts from the big four banks weigh in, and you may be shocked at their predictions.

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Alex Ritchie -

10 Mar, 2022 -

5 min read

Superannuation

Australians think banks lie about green credentials – how to spot greenwashing

With most Australians suspecting their bank of greenwashing, explore how to spot greenwashing in your financial products and how to identify providers investing in ethical and sustainable areas.

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Alex Ritchie -

09 Mar, 2022 -

5 min read

Home Loans

Home buying intentions on the rise despite predicted interest rate hikes

CommBank’s Household Spending Intentions Index grew in February, with home buying intentions on the rise despite forecast interest rate hikes on home loans. Here's how would-be buyers can keep their home loan costs down.

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Alex Ritchie -

08 Mar, 2022 -

3 min read

Bank Accounts

The pink tax explained: the real cost of being a female consumer

The pink tax refers to the phenomenon of gendered pricing. That is for items targeted or marketed towards women having a higher cost than comparable products targeted towards men. And it is still a common occurrence in Australia.

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Alex Ritchie -

08 Mar, 2022 -

5 min read

Home Loans

The inner Sydney suburbs where property prices have dropped almost $200k

Over the last three months, property prices in some inner Sydney suburbs have fallen by over $190,000, according to the latest CoreLogic data.

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Alex Ritchie -

07 Mar, 2022 -

4 min read

Credit Cards

Biggest bonus points offers - Top credit card points offers in March

RateCity’s database has discovered the credit cards offering the highest number of bonus points on sign up for March. Find the credit cards offering up to 200,000 rewards points on sign up.

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Alex Ritchie -

04 Mar, 2022 -

3 min read

Superannuation

How much do you need to retire? The real amount you need to save for revealed

Could you retire with only $70,000 in your nest egg? New research from Super Consumers Australia indicates that the amount you may need in your super balance could be lower than you think.

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Alex Ritchie -

04 Mar, 2022 -

4 min read

Car Loans

Finance your electric vehicle purchase with some of March’s best car loans

With a new electric vehicle on its way to Australia and a new lowest green car loan hitting the market, March may be your time to consider making a sustainable choice for your next vehicle purchase.

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Alex Ritchie -

03 Mar, 2022 -

2 min read

Savings Accounts

Almost half of Aussies haven’t been able to save in 2022

Higher cost of living, global volatility, and the ongoing economic impacts of Covid-19 have started 2022 off with a bang. If you’re feeling the pinch of financial stress at the moment, you’re not alone with one in three people reporting “high” levels of stress.

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Alex Ritchie -

03 Mar, 2022 -

4 min read