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Home Loans

How do you pay back a reverse mortgage loan?

A reverse mortgage is a popular option for retirees who own homes. Keep reading to learn how to pay back a reverse mortgage loan.  

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Jodie Humphries -

20 May, 2021 -

2 min read

Home Loans

What you need to know about terminating a reverse mortgage

If you’re considering taking out a reverse mortgage or have applied for one, you need to know how to terminate the arrangement if it doesn’t work for you. There are a few different ways to do this.

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Jodie Humphries -

18 May, 2021 -

3 min read

Cryptocurrency

How to start buying Bitcoin in Australia

Cryptocurrency is a big area, but the real money may be in Bitcoin, even as other investments lose their appeal. How do you even get started buying bitcoin in Australia? 

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Jodie Humphries -

17 May, 2021 -

7 min read

Energy

What happens if I switch energy suppliers with a credit default?

Energy suppliers can ask to check your credit history when considering your application, but they cannot turn down your application entirely.

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Jodie Humphries -

14 May, 2021 -

3 min read

Energy

How to get gas and electricity when moving into your first home

If you’re renting or buying a home for the first time, you’ll need to find and connect electricity and gas for your property. It’s best if you do this for when you move in, but how is it done? Find out.

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Jodie Humphries -

13 May, 2021 -

4 min read

Energy

How much gas and electricity can I claim on tax?

If you work from home, you could claim deductions against gas and electricity used for heating, cooling and lighting. But how much gas and electricity can you claim on tax?

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Jodie Humphries -

13 May, 2021 -

4 min read

Home Loans

Learn how to avoid Lender's Mortgage Insurance

With the right deposit, you can save yourself from having to pay Lender’s Mortgage Insurance. The amount you’ll need to save depends on how much you want to borrow.

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Jodie Humphries -

13 May, 2021 -

3 min read

Energy

Can you switch energy suppliers if you owe money?

If you have outstanding loans or bills you haven’t paid, you may wonder whether switching energy supplier when in debt is possible. Read about possible scenarios here.

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Jodie Humphries -

13 May, 2021 -

2 min read

Energy

How to cancel your EnergyAustralia Plan

If you’re looking to cancel your EnergyAustralia plan, the process is fairly simple and straightforward. Learn more about the steps to follow.

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Jodie Humphries -

12 May, 2021 -

3 min read

Energy

What are fixed-price energy plans?

Electricity and gas bills vary each month, which can make it difficult to budget. A fixed price energy plan may help solve this problem. 

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Jodie Humphries -

11 May, 2021 -

4 min read