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Home Insurance

Can you withdraw a home insurance claim?

You can often withdraw a home insurance claim without charges or hassles, though there may be exceptions, such as if the claim has already progressed too far.

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Peter Terlato -

14 May, 2024 -

3 min read

Home Insurance

Extreme weather insurance costs set to triple by 2050: are you prepared?

Australians are resilient but the inflating cost of insurance premiums, as a result of extreme weather, will test our resolve over the course of the next few decades. Consider other economic factors, such as rising interest rates plus inflation, and the forecast is quite bleak. Discover what you can do to combat the doom and gloom.

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Peter Terlato -

21 Nov, 2023 -

4 min read

Home Loans

How renting out a room could help pay off your mortgage

Leveraging extra space within your home can be a viable strategy for those looking to offset rising mortgage costs. However, it may be helpful to investigate the legal, financial, and practical aspects of this decision.

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Peter Terlato -

13 Nov, 2023 -

7 min read

Car Loans

How do you refinance a car loan?

If you’re looking for a more competitive interest rate, or your circumstances have simply changed, it might be worth considering refinancing.

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Peter Terlato -

10 Nov, 2023 -

7 min read

Personal Loans

Buying land? Top personal loans for November 2023

If you're able to acquire a plot of land at a reasonable price, it has the potential to speed up your access to capital growth opportunities and offer flexibility for future development.

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Peter Terlato -

10 Nov, 2023 -

3 min read

Savings Accounts

Grow your savings with rates above 5.5% in November

Savings rates are at some of the highest levels in more than a decade. This means that there are several options for individuals looking to earn competitive interest on their savings.

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Peter Terlato -

10 Nov, 2023 -

3 min read

Term Deposits

Stash your savings: top term deposits for November 2023

If you’re considering putting away some of your hard-earned savings, you may want to compare several term deposit accounts to discover those offering the most attractive rates and features that fit your savings goals.

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Peter Terlato -

10 Nov, 2023 -

2 min read

Term Deposits

Is a term deposit an asset?

A term deposit falls under the category of a financial asset, specifically a cash and cash equivalent asset. It's a form of investment that you own, and it holds monetary value.

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Peter Terlato -

02 Nov, 2023 -

4 min read

Car Loans

How to buy a car: everything you need to know

Whether you're a first-time buyer or looking to upgrade your current vehicle, financing or buying outright, this guide covers everything you need to know about buying a car in Australia.

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Peter Terlato -

01 Nov, 2023 -

13 min read

Home Insurance

What can void home insurance? And what you can do to safeguard your cover

If disaster strikes and your property is damaged or destroyed home insurance can provide financial relief to help cover some or all of the costs. However, policies can be rescinded if conditions are violated.

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Peter Terlato -

27 Oct, 2023 -

7 min read