Get your finances into gear

RateCityJan 30, 2011( 1 min read )

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Financial inequity extends beyond the workforce: research

Not only do women earn substantially less than men – 17.7 per cent less, on average – but new research reveals that a financial disparity between genders extends beyond the workforce into household finances.

Nov 29, 2016( 3 min read )

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What do you know about your credit history?

Whether signing up for a mobile phone plan, a business loan or a home loan, approval can come down to one thing: a person's credit history. But many Australians have never checked their credit file, nor do they have a clue how to do so.

Jan 20, 2014( 4 min read )

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Click to pay is king as consumers embrace bank technologies

Many Australians now pay their bills with a few taps of the finger, as banks beef up their mobile and digital-banking offerings.

Nov 21, 2016( 2 min read )

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Rates on hold, prepare ahead for rate hikes

Record low rates continue for at least another month, with the Reserve Bank of Australia leaving the cash rate on hold at 2.5 percent for the eighth consecutive board meeting (9 months).

May 11, 2014( 2 min read )

Consumers hit record credit card debts.
Free services can help consumers get back on track. RateCity shows what consumers can do to improve their credit files

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Yes, it may be possible to get a $1,500 payday loan with bad credit. Some payday lenders give loans to people with bad credit histories if they believe the borrower has the capacity to repay the loan.

Under Australia’s responsible lending rules, lenders aren’t allowed to approve $1,500 payday loans if they don’t believe the borrower can make the repayments.

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