Home Loans
Interest only loans as a stopgap, not a solution
Paying as little on your home loan via an interest-only loan may be good in the short-term. But what about in the long-term?
Easy-to-understand explanations of all things personal finance so you can make more informed choices.
Home Loans
Interest only loans as a stopgap, not a solution
Paying as little on your home loan via an interest-only loan may be good in the short-term. But what about in the long-term?
Home Loans
Why your property valuation matters as much as your home loan interest rate
There’s a huge difference in how banks and lenders are valuing property. The variances can cost you thousands in extra dollars.
Superannuation
The ins and outs of using super to fund property purchases
Thinking of using your super to buy a property? We look at what you should consider before diving into your nest egg.
Home Insurance
How to make home insurance more affordable
Home insurance premium increases are unaffordable, and many people are now uninsured or underinsured. We look at ways to save.
Travel Insurance
What does good travel insurance look like and why do you need it?
Travel insurance is an important part of planning a trip. Let's unpack what you should consider before you pack your suitcase.
Life Insurance
Life insurance with dementia and Alzheimer’s
Can you get a life insurance policy when you have a family history of dementia or Alzheimer’s? Yes, it’s possible.
Pet Insurance
How to put a muzzle on pet insurance increases
Your pet’s risk profile like age and breed can impact pet insurance premiums. Gillian Clive uncovers what this meant for Cookie.
Home Insurance
How to make home insurance more affordable
Home insurance premium increases are unaffordable, and many people are now uninsured or underinsured. We look at ways to save.
Health Insurance
The Death of Bulk Billing?
Patients under 16 years and those holding concession cards are being bulk billed – but no one else.
Home Loans
Interest only loans as a stopgap, not a solution
Paying as little on your home loan via an interest-only loan may be good in the short-term. But what about in the long-term?
Home Loans
Why your property valuation matters as much as your home loan interest rate
There’s a huge difference in how banks and lenders are valuing property. The variances can cost you thousands in extra dollars.
Credit Cards
Understanding the changes to Buy Now Pay Later
If you use BNPL… or plan to in the future, it’s good to know about the changes coming in, what they mean to providers and you.
Home Loans
Fixed interest rates lower than variable rates – for now
Some lenders are currently offering lower rates on fixed home loans than variable rates. Is there a better home loan for you?
Car Loans
What you need to know about buying an EV with finance
EV expert Danny Thai explains the best way to finance an EV and what you should know about maximising the resale value of an EV.
Energy
Household appliances silently chewing up energy
Many household appliances are silently consuming energy. So it’s good to know how to cut down on the power hogs and save.
Superannuation
Should you switch your gas appliances to electric?
With gas supply shortages on the horizon – especially in Victoria – when should you replace gas appliances with electric?
Internet & Mobile
Telcos: keeping financial hardship customers connected
A new industry standard means telcos are required to do more for customers experiencing financial hardship in paying bills.
Energy
What your electricity retailer may not want you to know
Each year energy regulators set the electricity reference price so you can compare plans and know if you’re on a good deal.
Internet & Mobile
Faster NBN broadband: is there a catch?
NBN Co has announced up to five-times faster internet speeds are coming. But is your household eligible and what’s the cost?
Superannuation
Don’t get sucked into superannuation scams
Australians need to be super vigilant about keeping their hard earned savings from getting into the hands of scammers. ...
Superannuation
When your employer asks for a letter of compliance from your super
When you start a new job, your employer may ask for a super compliance letter. Find out what this is and where to find it.
Superannuation
The ins and outs of using super to fund property purchases
Thinking of using your super to buy a property? We look at what you should consider before diving into your nest egg.
Superannuation
If ‘wealthy’ parents pay more for aged care, it’ll cost you
As Australia’s ageing population is set to grow exponentially, a report has suggested the well off should pay more for aged care.
Superannuation
5 questions to help your teen select their first super fund
If your teen's eligible for super, should they select their employer’s default fund or their own? We cover the questions to ask.
Savings & Investments
Making a will? 7 mistakes to avoid
I’ve witnessed first-hand how messy things can get when a person has died with no will. Even if a will has been made, th...
Health Insurance
Australia launches a new Centre for Disease Control (CDC)
It’s taken a while but Australia's Centre for Disease Control (CDC) launches in 2024, within the Department of Health & Aged Care.
Health Insurance
Common Christmas injury expenses: save your money and your life
Some Christmas-related injuries are amusing, but the AMA has issued their annual plea for us to stay safe - and stay healthy.
Travel Insurance
Let’s cruise…find out what’s covered at sea - and what’s not.
Once your ship leaves port you're not covered for hospital or medical expenses by Medicare or your private health fund.
Savings & Investments
Get a better wage: Aussies taking advantage of skilled labour shortage
Australia’s job market is slowly returning to some semblance of normal. The last couple of years have seen unprecedented...