133 articles written by Alison Cheung
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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.
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Alison Cheung -
18 Jul, 2020 -
3 min read
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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.
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Alison Cheung -
17 Jul, 2020 -
5 min read
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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.
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Alison Cheung -
16 Jul, 2020 -
4 min read
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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.
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Alison Cheung -
16 Jul, 2020 -
2 min read
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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.
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Alison Cheung -
15 Jul, 2020 -
3 min read
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Are home loan lenders extending mortgage holidays?
Some banks may consider extending some repayment holidays for up to another four months.
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Alison Cheung -
14 Jul, 2020 -
5 min read
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$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.
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Alison Cheung -
13 Jul, 2020 -
3 min read
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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.
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Alison Cheung -
10 Jul, 2020 -
3 min read
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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.
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Alison Cheung -
09 Jul, 2020 -
4 min read
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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.
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Alison Cheung -
09 Jul, 2020 -
3 min read