472 articles written by Nick Bendel

Young Australians turning away from credit cards
Millennials have been unfairly stigmatised as poor money managers, according to a new report commissioned by Afterpay.

Nick Bendel -
18 Jan, 2019 -
2 min read

Personal loan rates and fees trending upwards
Personal loan interest rates have climbed over the past year, although it’s still possible to get loans for under 6 per cent.

Nick Bendel -
13 Jan, 2019 -
2 min read

Lenders offering 3-year mortgages from as low as 3.69%
Australia’s big four banks and a host of challenger lenders are offering three-year fixed-rate home loans for under 4 per cent.

Nick Bendel -
12 Jan, 2019 -
2 min read

Bush Capital passes Harbour City for house rents
Canberra has overtaken Sydney as the most expensive place to rent a house, for the first time in 11 years, according to new Domain data.

Nick Bendel -
10 Jan, 2019 -
2 min read

$5,000 term deposits paying up to 3.40% interest
Small banks and credit unions are offering the highest term deposit rates in Australia right now.

Nick Bendel -
06 Jan, 2019 -
3 min read

Australian equities copped a battering in 2018
Stock market investors will be hoping for better returns in 2019, after the All Ordinaries fell 7.4 per cent during 2018.

Nick Bendel -
05 Jan, 2019 -
2 min read

Overseas scammers targeting Australian investors
Australia’s financial services regulator has warned people to avoid “scammers” connected to Luxembourg Offshore Banking, also known as LUXOSB Limited.

Nick Bendel -
30 Dec, 2018 -
2 min read

Super returns not looking so super right now
Many Australians are on the verge of posting their first annual superannuation loss in seven years.

Nick Bendel -
29 Dec, 2018 -
2 min read

Up makes it easier to transfer money
One of Australia’s newest banks has unveiled an Australian-first initiative - conversational payments in app for customers.

Nick Bendel -
28 Dec, 2018 -
2 min read

All that Christmas shopping is causing financial stress
Australians have bought an average of 11 Christmas presents, at a total cost of $240, but many would have rather cut back, a survey has found.

Nick Bendel -
24 Dec, 2018 -
2 min read