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NBN Plans

What are some NBN alternatives for home internet?

Whether you’ve not been satisfied with your NBN speed, or your home is not yet in a location with appropriate infrastructure to support the NBN, it’s worth exploring some alternatives to the NBN for your home internet. 

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Alex Ritchie -

17 Jan, 2022 -

4 min read

NBN Plans

Do you need a phone line for the NBN?

In the age of mobile phones, if you’re looking to sign up to an NBN plan you may be wondering if you need a phone line to connect. Short answer, no. You should not need a home phone to connect to the NBN.

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Alex Ritchie -

14 Jan, 2022 -

3 min read

NBN Plans

How to check if the NBN is available for your address

Whether you’ve recently moved home or you’re contemplating updating your home internet, you’re probably wondering whether the NBN is available at your address. Thankfully, finding out is easier than you think!

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Alex Ritchie -

12 Jan, 2022 -

4 min read

Home Loans

Homeowners almost 4-years ahead on mortgage repayments

Homeowners across Australia are almost four years ahead on their home loan repayments on average, thanks to low interest rates and forced-savings habits from COVID-19.

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Alex Ritchie -

11 Jan, 2022 -

4 min read

Credit Cards

Recovering from your buy now, pay later Christmas hangover

If you, like many Australians, have paid for your Christmas shopping through buy now, pay later platforms, you may find yourself with one or more repayments you’re now struggling to manage.

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Alex Ritchie -

04 Jan, 2022 -

4 min read

Home Loans

How to gain home loan approval in 2022

You’ve done the hard work of saving up for a deposit for a property, only to discover the work isn’t over come mortgage application time. There are a number of steps you may take to increase your likelihood for mortgage approval in 2022.

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Alex Ritchie -

29 Dec, 2021 -

5 min read

Personal Loans

Engaged over Christmas? How to finance your dream wedding

The holidays are one of the most popular seasons for engagements, and if you’ve recently popped the question or said ‘yes’ to your loved one, you may be looking for information on how to pay for your dream wedding.

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Alex Ritchie -

28 Dec, 2021 -

4 min read

Home Loans

New lowest home loan rate of 1.58%, but there’s a catch

There’s a new rock-bottom introductory rate on the home loan market, and it’s a timely reminder for homeowners to look at the fine print and compare their options.

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Alex Ritchie -

15 Dec, 2021 -

4 min read

Personal Loans

Achieve your 2022 renovation goals with December’s top personal loans

The new year is fast approaching, and for millions of Australians who have spent more time inside than ever before, you may be putting a home renovation at the top of your resolutions list. Explore our top-ranking renovation personal loans for December 2022.

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Alex Ritchie -

14 Dec, 2021 -

3 min read

Home Loans

ANZ hikes fixed rates 3 times in 7 weeks

Australia’s fourth largest bank, ANZ, has today increased fixed rates for the third time in less than two months for owner-occupiers and investors.

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Alex Ritchie -

10 Dec, 2021 -

3 min read