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Patricia Babalis
How to prepare for the end of year splurge season
While it might be hard to believe, it can't be denied that the silly season is once again almost upon us.
Savings Accounts
16 Aug, 2016
3 min read
Patricia Babalis
Save for your overseas dream holiday in 4 weeks or less
While travelling is a favourite hobby of millions of Australians, funding the trip of a lifetime can often seem like an impossible task for the undisciplined saver. The good news is that with a strict tightening of the belt, your airfare to one of Australia's top three destinations can be saved in a matter of weeks.
Savings Accounts
08 Aug, 2016
3 min read
RateCity
How to spend your tax refund
Here are five ways you can use your refund, most of which have the added bonus of improving your financial health in 2016-17.
Savings Accounts
12 Jul, 2016
3 min read
Patricia Babalis
If I could turn back time: Money advice for your 20 year old
What money advice would you give your 20 year old self? Was there one big money mistake you made in your twenties that makes you wish you could turn back the clock?
Savings Accounts
23 May, 2016
7 min read
Patricia Babalis
Aussies in the red: how to prevent a financial disaster
New data released by the Australian Financial Security Authority has shown a 2 per cent increase in the amount of personal insolvencies around the nation.
Savings Accounts
16 May, 2016
3 min read
Patricia Babalis
Money myth busters
Even in the age of the internet, where all the money advice we need is virtually at our finger tips, it seems as though some money myths just won't die. RateCity spoke to three leading money experts about money misconceptions that still persist and why they're simply not true.
Savings Accounts
12 Apr, 2016
3 min read
RateCity
Top 10 food trends and how much they'll cost you
Resolutions come and go but goal of eating healthily always prevails. Nutrition tops most people's priority list but sustainability is steadily gaining traction among healthy eaters. We've scraped through the best trends which will help you shave off kilos and add weight to your bank balance. Limit your portions, shop for the right ingredients and add more coins into your kitty as you keep up with top 10 food trends.
Savings Accounts
06 Apr, 2016
6 min read
Patricia Babalis
Financial counselling: Where to get help when you need it
Whether it's keeping up with repayments on a home loan, juggling multiple credit cards or something else entirely, many Australians fall into the trap of debt.
Savings Accounts
06 Apr, 2016
4 min read
RateCity
Money savvy tips to teach your tots
Deciding when and how to teach your kids about money can be tricky.
Savings Accounts
11 Mar, 2016
4 min read
Patricia Babalis
5 things most likely to trip up your savings plans
We all know the importance of saving, and most of us have savings goals we want to pursue, but sometimes life gets in the way. Whether it's general cost of living pressures or your weakness for the latest gadgets, recognising savings barriers is an important step in overcoming them. Below are five of the most common barriers to saving and practical ways you can overcome them to become a master of your personal finances in no time.
Savings Accounts
15 Feb, 2016
6 min read
Patricia Babalis
10 free apps for money saving and budgeting
There's an app for everything now days so why not use them to give your savings a boost?
Savings Accounts
13 Jan, 2016
4 min read
Patricia Babalis
Robo-investing: would you trust a robot with your cash?
While robo-investing hasn't taken off in Australia the same way it has in America, it seems to be a matter of time.
Savings Accounts
08 Jan, 2016
4 min read
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