472 articles written by Nick Bendel

What are the pros and cons of personal loans?

Nick Bendel -
25 Aug, 2017 -
3 min read

What is APRA?
APRA, or the Australian Prudential Regulatory Authority as it is officially known, is the prudential regulator of Australia’s financial services industry.

Nick Bendel -
24 Aug, 2017 -
1 min read

Australia hailed for its very high' economic strength
Moody��_s Investors Service has maintained Australia��_s AAA credit rating, despite warning about the risks of a housing crash.

Nick Bendel -
24 Aug, 2017 -
2 min read

What are franking credits?
Franking credits, also known as imputation credits, are a tax credit people can earn while investing in shares.

Nick Bendel -
23 Aug, 2017 -
2 min read

Superannuation savings keep expanding
Australia’s pool of retirement savings grew by 10 per cent during the last financial year, according to the superannuation regulator.

Nick Bendel -
23 Aug, 2017 -
2 min read

Our website and app have simplified tax time, says ATO
The Australian Taxation Office is encouraging people to file their tax returns online, claiming the process is easier and faster than ever before.

Nick Bendel -
22 Aug, 2017 -
2 min read

Regulator gets new powers to fight future bank crisis
The federal government has unveiled new legislation that is designed to protect the financial system in the event of a bank collapse.

Nick Bendel -
21 Aug, 2017 -
2 min read

Vacancy rates fall to just 0.5% in Hobart
Hobart is the ultimate landlord’s market, while Perth is the best capital city to be a tenant, new research has revealed.

Nick Bendel -
18 Aug, 2017 -
2 min read

Teachers Mutual cuts rates by up to 31 basis points

Nick Bendel -
18 Aug, 2017 -
1 min read

Jobs data barely moves between June and July
Australia’s unemployment rate has remained at 5.6 per cent, despite a fall in full-time employment.

Nick Bendel -
17 Aug, 2017 -
2 min read