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Credit Cards

From Melbourne to LA - where credit card signup points could take you

As travel makes its way back for many Australians, it's a timely reminder you can still earn bulk rewards points at credit card signup. Discover where your signup points could take you with our Qantas frequent flyer points guide.

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Alex Ritchie -

17 Feb, 2022 -

4 min read

Home Loans

Regional migration soars as city-dwellers driven outwards by pandemic conditions

The latest data from Commonwealth Bank has found that migration from capital cities to regional areas has more than doubled compared with pre-pandemic levels.

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Alex Ritchie -

17 Feb, 2022 -

3 min read

Personal Loans

One-third of Aussie households have solar panels - top green loans to get your solar journey started

Almost one-third of Australian households now have solar panels. If you're considering installing solar, it may be worth comparing the top-rated green personal loans to help finance your goal.

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Alex Ritchie -

16 Feb, 2022 -

2 min read

Car Loans

Car subscription service Carbar raises $28.9m - Is it better to own your own car, or is renting the way of the future?

A car lease service has raised almost $30 million through a Netflix-adjacent subscription model, reigniting the age-old question of whether it’s better to purchase a vehicle or if renting is the way of the future.

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Alex Ritchie -

15 Feb, 2022 -

6 min read

Home Loans

Aussie suburbs you can buy a house in for the cost of a Sydney deposit

If saving for the cost of a home deposit in Sydney is feeling impossible, new research from Domain s highlighting suburbs across the county in which you could buy a house for the cost of a 20% deposit in Sydney.

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Alex Ritchie -

15 Feb, 2022 -

4 min read

Home Loans

Everything you need to know about buying property in Queensland

If you’re daydreaming about a sea change to the Sunshine Coast, or a tree change to the tropical rainforests of Northern Queensland, you’re not alone. Let’s explore exactly what home buyers may need to know about moving to Queensland.

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Alex Ritchie -

14 Feb, 2022 -

10 min read

Home Loans

CommBank technology to help customers better manage home loan repayments

If you’ve ever felt the frustration of your income payments not matching the frequency of your bill payments, then the newest feature from the CommBank app may be for you.

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Alex Ritchie -

10 Feb, 2022 -

3 min read

Home Loans

How to choose the right home loan

Need help choosing the right home loan in Australia? Find the lowest interest rates and features for your personal home lending needs by comparing mortgages at RateCity.com.au.

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Alex Ritchie -

10 Feb, 2022 -

7 min read

Home Loans

How Today Show's Pay Your Mortgage Competition could affect your loan

We’ve all daydreamed of winning the lottery, but what about winning a competition that could pay your mortgage for a year? If you're not a winner of the Today Show's Pay Your Mortgage competition, there is still a way you might win by refinancing.

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Alex Ritchie -

09 Feb, 2022 -

5 min read

Energy

These are the greenest energy providers in Australia

Greenpeace has revealed its 2022 Green Electricity Guide rankings of providers across Australia. Discover where your electricity provider sits, and learn how to make more sustainable choices in 2022.

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Alex Ritchie -

08 Feb, 2022 -

3 min read