153 articles written by Patricia Babalis
Fat Cat super funds: Who tops the list this year?
Industry super funds continue to outperform most retail funds while managing to keep fees relatively low for members a new report shows.
Patricia Babalis -
17 Oct, 2016 -
2 min read
Holidaying on the beach this summer won't break the bank
Who knew heading to one of Australia's pristine coastal holiday spots for your summer break could be so affordable?
Patricia Babalis -
12 Oct, 2016 -
3 min read
Beware the housing black market
It has been called the housing black market and with good reason: dodgy schemes that promise to put you in your own home without a credit or history check.
Patricia Babalis -
11 Oct, 2016 -
4 min read
Would you lie to get your mortgage approved?
Securing a mortgage and landing your dream home are goals shared by many Australians but how far would you go to make it a reality?
Patricia Babalis -
10 Oct, 2016 -
3 min read
Renting pensioners left with less than $10k
A growing proportion of retired Australians who fall on the age pension are likely to experience rental stress brought on by the inability to afford housing earlier in life.
Patricia Babalis -
10 Oct, 2016 -
2 min read
Big 4 Banks face government review
This week will be a big one for the heads of Australia's Big Four banks who will be facing the Federal Parliament's House of Representatives Economic Committee for a review of the way in which they balance the needs of customers, shareholders and the broader community.
Patricia Babalis -
04 Oct, 2016 -
3 min read
Aussies save up 134 million days of annual leave
Have you been hoarding your annual leave? It turns out many Aussies have been saving up their holiday leave with more than a third of the nation's 8.5 million full time workers having four or more weeks of leave in the bank.
Patricia Babalis -
29 Sep, 2016 -
3 min read
Two income reliant families at higher risk of mortgage stress
With most Australians now accepting the fact that it will take two incomes to be able to afford a mortgage there is a risk that not enough borrowers are considering what would happen if one of these incomes was lost.
Patricia Babalis -
21 Sep, 2016 -
3 min read
Should you sell your home yourself?
If you’re looking into selling your home, you would have noticed the thousands of dollars in fees it takes to employ the services of an agent.
Patricia Babalis -
19 Sep, 2016 -
3 min read
Banks prepare for consumer shift to a digital wallet
A new banking app to be launched by NAB at the end of the year will allow customers to start using their credit cards the minute they are approved.
Patricia Babalis -
13 Sep, 2016 -
2 min read