News
First Homeowners Set Record
As expected first home buyers have set a record last year for the largest ever increase of purchasing homes. With the government boosted grant it has been no surprise that many first home buyers took the opportunity to get on the property ladder. However as with everything there is no doubt with that 2010 will see the biggest drop in home buyers since records began.
Credit Cards
Get credit for being a good repayer
If you are looking for personal finance and like the majority of Australians finding it hard then you might be in for a change. Reports in the media suggest that the way your credit score is compiled and viewed by credit agencies and leading lenders is about to change. Read more »
Banking
Westpac Right to Hike Rates?
There is no surprise that interest rates are on the up, and it would seem that most of us have had plenty of warning so that we can budget for the festive period; however some customers of Westpac would not have budgeted for their massive 45 base point hike. Is this morally right just before Christmas, is right that some banks surprise customers, will customers ditch Westpac? Read more »
Investing
Aussie Dollar at New Highs, Good?
With the Aussie dollar at record highs against other major currencies e.g. the British Pound and the US Dollar you have to wonder whether these highs are good or bad for a. the Australian economy, b. the Australian investor and c. the Australian consumer. Read more »
Insurance
Families get better deals on health cover
CHILDLESS couples pay the same in health insurance premiums as families with children, research shows.
Financial services research group Cannex’s study of 1500 forms of health cover said families were in a better position to afford private health insurance.
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First Homeowners Set Record
As expected first home buyers have set a record last year for the largest ever increase of purchasing homes. With the government boosted grant it has been no surprise... Read more »
Get credit for being a good repayer
If you are looking for personal finance and like the majority of Australians finding it hard then you might be in for a change. Reports in the media suggest that... Read more »
Rentals Prices to go up in 2010
You have probably realised without talking or mentioning to anyone that rental prices have stayed put in the last 12 months. This is a big change from 2008 when... Read more »
Aussie Dollar at New Highs, Good?
With the Aussie dollar at record highs against other major currencies e.g. the British Pound and the US Dollar you have to wonder whether these highs are good or... Read more »
Westpac Right to Hike Rates?
There is no surprise that interest rates are on the up, and it would seem that most of us have had plenty of warning so that we can budget for the festive period;... Read more »
Reduction in Home Loans
DEMAND for home loans eased for a second straight month in August, coming off the boil even before yesterday’s first official interest rate rise in 19 months.... Read more »
Interest Rates are on the up
THE big banks have moved to increase interest rates on standard variable home loans in what is likely to be the first of many rate hikes. Westpac and Commonwealth... Read more »
Finance Articles
Sir Allen Stanford, Who?
Sir Allen Stanford: how the small-town Texas boy evaded scrutiny to become a big-time ‘fraudster’ For a town of just 10,000 people, it is remarkable... Read more »
Tips to Get Yourself out of Credit Card Debt
1. Consolidate debt. If you love credit cards and have more than one fix the one with the smallest interest one and get rid of all the rest. You’ll save lots... Read more »
Escaping the debt trap
THERE is a debt crisis among Australia’s young people. The “buy now, pay later” culture promoted by retailers and lenders is impacting heavily... Read more »
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