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Vidhu Bajaj

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192 articles written by Vidhu Bajaj

Credit Cards

What to do if you detect fraud on your credit card?

Many Australians fall prey to credit card fraud. Here is what you can do to protect yourself and what you should do if you are affected by fraud.

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06 Feb, 2023 -

6 min read

Home Loans

How does a home loan partnership work?

Applying for a home loan in partnership with someone may help you increase your borrowing capacity, but both of you share the financial responsibility, which may make it complicated.

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03 Feb, 2023 -

6 min read

Home Loans

Can you refinance a reverse mortgage to a conventional loan?

You likely can’t refinance a reverse mortgage to a conventional loan, but you could refinance your reverse mortgage to get more cash or save on interest.

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24 Jan, 2023 -

4 min read

Home Loans

Home Equity Loan: Advantages and Disadvantages

A home equity loan has its disadvantages and advantages. If you’re looking to borrow against your house, check the pros and cons of taking on a home equity loan before you go ahead.

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24 Jan, 2023 -

4 min read

Home Loans

What is the First Home Owner Grant?

A state-wise guide to the First Home Owner Grant and stamp duty concessions available to first home buyers in Australia.

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Vidhu Bajaj -

24 Jan, 2023 -

10 min read

Car Loans

What happens if you make multiple car loan applications?

Finding the right car loan means looking at different lenders; however, your credit score is impacted if you file multiple applications at once.

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Vidhu Bajaj -

23 Jan, 2023 -

5 min read

Car Insurance

Manual vs automatic car: which is better?

Find out the difference between a manual and an automatic car and which is better to drive.

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Vidhu Bajaj -

23 Jan, 2023 -

6 min read

Home Loans

Buy your first home with a low deposit and no LMI with these government-backed schemes

The Home Guarantee Scheme (HGS) is an initiative by the Australian government to help eligible first home buyers purchase a home sooner

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Vidhu Bajaj -

23 Jan, 2023 -

8 min read

Superannuation

When can I apply for withdrawing superannuation benefits?

You can typically apply to withdraw super benefits only once you reach your preservation age and meet a condition of release, but there may be restrictions involved.

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18 Jan, 2023 -

5 min read

Superannuation

What is the super guarantee charge?

The ATO levies the super guarantee charge (SGC) on employers if they fail to pay an employee’s super guarantee on time and to the correct fund.

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18 Jan, 2023 -

4 min read