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Home Loans

5 things you can do to save for a home deposit

With the Australian government’s First Home Loan Deposit Scheme in full swing, there are several things you can do now to get a step closer to coming up with a deposit.

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Alison Cheung -

15 Jan, 2020 -

4 min read

Home Loans

How to choose a mortgage broker that’s right for you

With thousands of mortgage brokers on the market, it’s easy to feel inundated with options (especially if they all sound awfully similar). If you don't know what to look for in a broker, here's a guide to help you.

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Alison Cheung -

10 Jan, 2020 -

5 min read

Bank Accounts

The organisations helping Australian bushfire victims and volunteers

If you or someone you know have been affected by the ongoing fires, here are some of the resources that are available to victims and volunteers now.

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Alison Cheung -

07 Jan, 2020 -

8 min read

Bank Accounts

Four ways to cut your expenses in 2020

Many of us are guilty of setting a fresh goal on January 1, only to find ourselves giving up a few days into the year. Here's how to avoid that in 2020.

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Alison Cheung -

28 Dec, 2019 -

4 min read

Credit Cards

Should you use credit cards or buy-now-pay-later for your Christmas shopping?

It’s the time of the year when retail is buzzing and shoppers are spending hundreds, if not thousands, on their Christmas shopping.

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Alison Cheung -

16 Dec, 2019 -

5 min read

Superannuation

How women can “super-proof” their future

For women, taking control of their super is something that should be done sooner rather than later. While most people are aware of the gender pay gap, the issue of gender gap in superannuation gets much less attention.

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Alison Cheung -

31 Oct, 2019 -

4 min read

Home Loans

Saving for a home deposit? How to get your foot in the door sooner

Buying a property in Australia’s biggest cities could seem like a distant dream for many young people, but it might not actually be as unachievable as expected.

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Alison Cheung -

24 Oct, 2019 -

3 min read

Superannuation

Why it’s so important to consolidate your super

Imagine paying high fees on multiple products which are basically the same thing.

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Alison Cheung -

21 Oct, 2019 -

4 min read

Credit Cards

Can RBA rate cuts slash your credit card bill?

You wouldn’t be blamed for thinking your credit card interest rate should reflect RBA's rate cut.

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Alison Cheung -

18 Oct, 2019 -

4 min read

Car Loans

What to think about when buying add-on car financial products

Just when you’ve ended the hunt for your dream car, you might find yourself faced with another major decision: add-on financial products.

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Alison Cheung -

14 Oct, 2019 -

4 min read