472 articles written by Nick Bendel

Getting super wrong can be a very expensive mistake
One of the biggest decisions Australians must make with their superannuation is whether to invest their retirement savings through a for-profit or a not-for-profit fund.

Nick Bendel -
28 Sep, 2019 -
2 min read

Banks making it easier to escape credit card debt
Some credit card providers are wooing balance transfer customers with interest-free periods of 14 months and more.

Nick Bendel -
26 Sep, 2019 -
2 min read

How to get a $20,000 personal loan in 10 minutes
John* needed quick access to $20,000 to pay for emergency renovations to his home. So he turned to Symple Loans, one of a new breed of online-only marketplace lenders.

Nick Bendel -
23 Sep, 2019 -
3 min read

Banks put a price on loyalty for term deposit customers
A small number of institutions are offering loyalty bonuses to Australians who roll over their term deposit for a second term.

Nick Bendel -
22 Sep, 2019 -
2 min read

Why taking out a car loan through your regular bank might be a bad idea
A range of online lenders, credit unions and challenger banks are offering lower car loan interest rates than the big four banks.

Nick Bendel -
19 Sep, 2019 -
2 min read

AustralianSuper delivers long-term returns of 9.6%
AustralianSuper has been named the top-performing superannuation fund over the past decade.

Nick Bendel -
15 Sep, 2019 -
2 min read

LinkedIn names its 25 hottest Australian start-ups
Judo Bank and Athena Home Loans have been recognised as fast-rising stars after qualifying for LinkedIn’s prestigious Top Startups ranking.

Nick Bendel -
12 Sep, 2019 -
2 min read

The credit card with the lowest interest rate may not be the best
There are plenty of low-rate credit cards on the market, but finding one that ticks all the boxes can be easier said than done.

Nick Bendel -
09 Sep, 2019 -
2 min read

Smaller institutions offering highest 3-month term deposit rates
Found yourself with a bit of extra cash and wondering what to do with it? Putting the funds in a three-month term deposit may be a clever move while you research your options.

Nick Bendel -
07 Sep, 2019 -
2 min read

Well Home Loans cuts fixed rates to 2.74%
Well Home Loans has shaken up the mortgage market by unveiling the lowest two-year and three-year fixed rates in Australia.

Nick Bendel -
05 Sep, 2019 -
2 min read