133 articles written by Alison Cheung

Millennials shop around for credit cards as spending patterns change
As spending habits shift due to COVID-19, millennials are shopping around for another credit card, with reward programs topping their wishlists.

Alison Cheung -
18 Jul, 2020 -
3 min read

Does COVID-19 affect home and contents insurance?
As COVID-19 has seemingly affected almost every aspect of our lives, many are concerned about how their home or contents insurance may be impacted.

Alison Cheung -
17 Jul, 2020 -
5 min read

5 steps to take before resuming deferred mortgage repayments
If you've deferred your home loan repayments, you may be keen to avoid growing interest costs on your mortgage.

Alison Cheung -
16 Jul, 2020 -
4 min read

Best car loans for July 2020
EOFY car sales may have ended, but that doesn’t mean car salespeople are no longer vying for your business.

Alison Cheung -
16 Jul, 2020 -
2 min read

Superannuation double dippers hit almost 350,000 in five days
Hundreds of thousands of coronavirus-affected Australians have flocked to cash out their superannuation in the new financial year, with most of them being repeat applicants.

Alison Cheung -
15 Jul, 2020 -
3 min read

Are home loan lenders extending mortgage holidays?
Some banks may consider extending some repayment holidays for up to another four months.

Alison Cheung -
14 Jul, 2020 -
5 min read

$750 COVID-19 support payments to start hitting bank accounts this week
About five million Australians will begin to receive a second coronavirus economic support payment of $750 this Wednesday.

Alison Cheung -
13 Jul, 2020 -
3 min read

Australians’ confidence in personal finances grow
Australians are feeling less anxious about their financial situations, but this could change when support from the government and financial institutions are stopped.

Alison Cheung -
10 Jul, 2020 -
3 min read

New personal lending bounces back in May as vehicle loans jump
New personal lending saw a rebound in May for the first time this year.

Alison Cheung -
09 Jul, 2020 -
4 min read

Housing pain grows for renters and homeowners in Australia
The COVID-19-induced economic downturn has more than doubled the number of people feeling the housing pain in Australia.

Alison Cheung -
09 Jul, 2020 -
3 min read