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Mark Bristow

Personal Finance Editor

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1039 articles written by Mark Bristow

Car Loans

What is an interest free car loan?

Interest free car loans offer car buyers the option to purchase a vehicle without paying extra in interest charges.

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Mark Bristow -

30 Oct, 2024 -

4 min read

Credit Cards

What is a virtual credit card?

A virtual credit card is a digital-only credit card, which can be used to make purchases online or in-person contactless payments via your smartphone or similar device.

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Mark Bristow -

29 Oct, 2024 -

4 min read

Car Insurance

Different types of car insurance available in Australia

There are several different types of car insurance policies available in Australia, offering different levels of cover to suit drivers in different situations.

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Mark Bristow -

24 Oct, 2024 -

4 min read

Home Loans

Understanding body corporate fees

Body corporate fees or strata fees are paid by owners of strata-title properties to help cover the costs of maintaining common areas.

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Mark Bristow -

23 Oct, 2024 -

5 min read

Home Loans

What is a buyer's agent?

A buyer’s agent can be your eyes and ears on the ground when comparing properties, and your representative when making a purchase via auction or private treaty.

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Mark Bristow -

22 Oct, 2024 -

5 min read

Home Loans

Can a bank revoke a mortgage?

While it’s uncommon, it is possible for banks and mortgage lenders to revoke your home loan before you settle on a new property purchase.

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Mark Bristow -

16 Oct, 2024 -

4 min read

Home Loans

Can you be your own mortgage broker?

Any Australian who thoroughly researches the home loan market and carefully compares mortgage offers could effectively serve as their own mortgage broker.

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Mark Bristow -

15 Oct, 2024 -

5 min read

Home Loans

Can you use shares as equity for a home loan?

Your equity investments cannot be treated as security but could strengthen your case when applying for a home loan.

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Mark Bristow -

14 Oct, 2024 -

3 min read

Home Loans

When do you start paying off your mortgage?

Once your mortgage is in place, you need to make repayments every month. When should you start repaying your mortgage? 

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Mark Bristow -

14 Oct, 2024 -

3 min read

Home Loans

What to expect from the RBA meeting in September 2024

Economists from some of Australia’s biggest banks are forecasting a rate cut is coming, though it may be later rather than sooner.

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Mark Bristow -

20 Sep, 2024 -

5 min read