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Home Loans

Is now the time to buy property?

Use a home loan calculator to work out how much you can borrow, but pay close attention to the future of Australia's low cash rates, too.

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Kate Wick -

28 Aug, 2014 -

3 min read

Savings Accounts

Five smart phone apps to help you manage your money

There are mobile apps with home loan calculator, currency convertor and budgeting functions. Which one is right for your financial situation?

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Kate Wick -

20 Aug, 2014 -

3 min read

Home Loans

How to buy property: A step-by-step guide

From securing a home loan to obtaining building reports, there are plenty of steps involved when buying a humble abode.

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Kate Wick -

20 Aug, 2014 -

3 min read

Home Loans

Ways to add a touch of luxury to your home

Do you love the idea of luxury property but hate the price tag? Build up your savings account then complete some luxury home tweaks.

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Kate Wick -

13 Aug, 2014 -

3 min read

Home Loans

Why you should listen to your gut first, then your lender

Using a home loan calculator will help you find out how much you'll pay on your mortgage over the years. But have you considered what would happen if interest rates soared?

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Kate Wick -

13 Aug, 2014 -

4 min read

Home Loans

Home loans: Banks' ploys to win your business

Credit card and home loan comparisons are essential to ensure banks' deals are really all they're cracked up to be. Are you really getting the best value?

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Kate Wick -

12 Aug, 2014 -

3 min read

Credit Cards

Don't get engaged to debt: How to save for your wedding

Don't rely solely on your credit card to pay for your wedding! Here are some clever ways to save when you're going to tie the knot.

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Kate Wick -

10 Aug, 2014 -

3 min read

Home Loans

Five top tips when you're moving house

Home loans are a reality for many Australians. If you're upgrading your property, be sure to follow this handy moving checklist!

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Kate Wick -

07 Aug, 2014 -

3 min read

Home Loans

How to choose where to invest in property

Thinking about investment funds or SMSF property? When planning for the future, there are plenty of investment opportunities available.

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Kate Wick -

05 Aug, 2014 -

3 min read

Home Loans

Video: Interest rates hold! August RBA Wrap, RateCity News

The Reserve Bank has left interest rates on hold at 2.5% at its August meeting, 12 months since the last rate cut and almost 4 years since the last rate increase.

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Kate Wick -

05 Aug, 2014 -

4 min read