131 articles written by Kate Wick
Women-only parking spaces
Next time you think about swinging into a car park, be sure not to take it too wide! Unlike South Korea, Australia doesn't have female-only parks.
Kate Wick -
10 Jul, 2014 -
3 min read
Australians sacrificing lifestyle for mortgages
Australians are ditching the fancy meals out in order to save for home loans faster. Setting up the right savings account is essential.
Kate Wick -
08 Jul, 2014 -
3 min read
Aussie households join Government in debt
Racking up debt? Pay off what you owe to boost your credit rating, then run a credit card comparison to get a better interest rate.
Kate Wick -
06 Jul, 2014 -
3 min read
Tips for saving while studying
Have a high-interest savings account? As a student, get into the habit of saving on a regular basis, and ditch buying your lunch each day.
Kate Wick -
03 Jul, 2014 -
3 min read
New financial year resolutions
The beginning of a new financial year allows you to make a fresh start on your finances. Try these financial resolutions this year.
Kate Wick -
01 Jul, 2014 -
3 min read
VIDEO: July RBA Wrap - RateCity news update
The good news keeps coming for Australian home owners and potential buyers, with the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) announcing it is leaving interest rates on hold at 2.5 percent – for a least another month.
Kate Wick -
01 Jul, 2014 -
3 min read
Tips for building a new home
Building a new home from scratch has a lot of advantages and you just got an extra incentive to look at home loans for a newly-built home, thanks to the changes to the First Home Owners Grant (FHOG) in the state budget.
Kate Wick -
30 Jun, 2014 -
3 min read
How to save for a holiday
Research reveals World Cup viewers tend to holiday in soccer-playing countries - if so, they'll need to take these holiday-saving tips into account.
Kate Wick -
27 Jun, 2014 -
3 min read
Become a money savvy tenant
Australians are increasingly feeling the pinch in their pockets. As a result, your savings account might be looking increasingly sparse as the cost of living down under steadily climbs. If you're renting, though, there are ways to keep this worry at bay.
Kate Wick -
25 Jun, 2014 -
3 min read
Teaching your kids how to save
They say old habits die hard, so it makes sense to teach your kids how to maintain a healthy savings account as early as possible. It's a skill that will stay with them for the rest of their lives.
Kate Wick -
22 Jun, 2014 -
3 min read