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Home Loans

Sydney and Melbourne make top 10 in luxury property rankings

Knight Frank have released the Prime Global Cities Index for Q1 2017, and the results show a global surge in luxury residential property, particularly in China’s key cities.

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Alex Ritchie -

12 Jul, 2017 -

2 min read

Savings Accounts

Employment rates rising, but millions still job hunting

Figures released by Roy Morgan have brought some good news, with Australia’s employment rates increasing over the last 12 months.

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Alex Ritchie -

11 Jul, 2017 -

2 min read

Savings Accounts

Double, double, toil and trouble: the true cost of twins

Having a baby can be one of the most exciting - and expensive - times in your life. But just because you’re having twins doesn’t mean the price tags should multiply as well.

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Alex Ritchie -

05 Jul, 2017 -

5 min read

Home Loans

RBA leaves cash rate on hold at 1.50 per cent

In a move widely predicted by economists, The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) have left the cash rate on hold at 1.50 per cent at the July Board meeting.

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Alex Ritchie -

04 Jul, 2017 -

3 min read

Home Loans

Sydneysiders paying almost double the national average rent

Data from SQM Research has revealed the average weekly rents for all houses and units for the week ending 28 June 2017.

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Alex Ritchie -

29 Jun, 2017 -

2 min read

Home Loans

Census 2016 results: Australia ageing & renting

The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) have released their figures for the December Quarter as well as census data for 2016, painting a picture of an ageing Australia, with a growing population who are choosing to rent over purchasing property.

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Alex Ritchie -

27 Jun, 2017 -

3 min read

Credit Cards

Credit card lenders taking axe to rewards programs

As of July 1, the way consumers earn and spend rewards points will drastically change.

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Alex Ritchie -

23 Jun, 2017 -

9 min read

Credit Cards

Scott Morrison's credit card crackdown

‘Predatory’ credit card practices may be a thing of the past, as Scott Morrison announces new measures to protect vulnerable Aussies from racking up thousands in unnecessary credit card debt.

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Alex Ritchie -

23 Jun, 2017 -

2 min read

Home Loans

The 5 mistakes people make with home loans

A home loan is arguably the most expensive purchase you will make, so you can’t afford to make mistakes. RateCity has compiled a list of the most common miscalculations you can make when choosing a home loan.

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Alex Ritchie -

22 Jun, 2017 -

2 min read

Superannuation

Call for domestic violence to be a condition to access super early

Health employee super fund HESTA has recommended that family violence and financial abuse be added to Superannuation Industry Supervision Regulations as compassionate grounds.

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Alex Ritchie -

20 Jun, 2017 -

2 min read