Car Loans

If you want to keep your car running smoothly and avoid costly mechanic bills, then choosing the right fuel is important. In Australia, regular unleaded petrol (91), premium unleaded (95 and 98) and E10 are among the most common petrol choices for motorists. If you’ve seen these names on the petrol bowser without fully understanding what they mean, here are the basics to help you make a more informed choice the next time you fill up your car.

Mark Bristow -

20 Feb, 2024 -

5 min read

Car Loans

Economists at the Australian National University say motorists would benefit from a higher tax on petrol.

Laine Gordon -

07 Mar, 2013 -

4 min read

Car Loans

If you’re looking for tips to improve the fuel economy of your car, changing the way you drive could save you some dollars and also help the environment.

Vidhu Bajaj -

27 Oct, 2022 -

6 min read

Home Loans

Negative gearing allows investors to claim any losses they incur on an investment property against their personal tax income and is often accused of driving up the price of property by encouraging investors to enter the market. Some economists have called for it to be abolished, and many blame it for Australia’s housing unaffordability.

Mark Bristow -

22 Sep, 2023 -

6 min read

Home Loans

What is a property actually worth? The answer may depend on if you were to ask a real estate agent or a valuer working for a mortgage lender.

Mark Bristow -

17 Oct, 2023 -

6 min read

Home Loans

The official cash rate tends to influence financial products which could see you paying more, or less, on your loans. But what is it, why does it fluctuate and how could it affect you?

Alex Ritchie -

02 Aug, 2023 -

6 min read

Savings Accounts

How to make money from the sharing economy

Nick Bendel -

22 May, 2017 -

3 min read

Savings Accounts

After decades of riding the economic boom and neglecting their savings accounts, Australians rediscovered their frugal side at the onset of the global financial crisis in 2008 and have continued saving ever since.

Laine Gordon -

04 Feb, 2011 -

3 min read

Savings Accounts

With some economic experts speculating that Australia could enter a mild recession by the end of 2023, it’s worth getting your finances in check ahead of time.

Georgia Brown -

20 Jul, 2022 -

6 min read

Home Insurance

Navigate the complexities of home insurance for Airbnb and Stayz properties - protect your investment and understand coverage options.

Vidhu Bajaj -

13 Nov, 2023 -

5 min read

Credit Cards

Seeking an upgrade to premium economy? RateCity research has found how many frequent flyer points you’d need to be bumped up across a number of airlines including Qantas, Virgin Australia, Air New Zealand, Emirates and more.

Peter Terlato -

23 Feb, 2023 -

9 min read

Credit Cards

Gaining credit card approval can often be an uncertain process. The good news is that there are steps you can take to increase your chances of approval for a credit card.

Alex Ritchie -

26 Oct, 2023 -

5 min read

Credit Cards

RateCity research has found how many frequent flyer points you’d need to be bumped up to business class on a number of airlines including Qantas, Virgin Australia, Air New Zealand, Emirates and more.

Peter Terlato -

15 Jul, 2022 -

9 min read

Bank Accounts

Australia’s economy will soon get an injection of several hundred million dollars, with another AFL season about to get underway.

Nick Bendel -

21 Feb, 2019 -

4 min read

Bank Accounts

Australians will pull out the plastic to spend up a storm at the Melbourne Cup. But are their credit cards suffering? Keep an eye on your spending this Tuesday!

Laine Gordon -

02 Nov, 2014 -

3 min read

Bank Accounts

Larissa Zhang, UNSW Actuarial Studies student, submitted the scholarship-winning essay, answering the question "should financial literacy be taught in schools? Why or why not?"

Alex Ritchie -

12 Jun, 2018 -

3 min read

Term Deposits

How do old term deposit rates compare against today’s interest rates? Are there lessons to be learned from historical term deposit interest rates?

Jodie Humphries -

27 Jan, 2021 -

4 min read

Term Deposits

Investors take note term deposits are the new black

Laine Gordon -

09 Jul, 2010 -

3 min read

Superannuation

In a recession, super fund balances may reduce due to investments making a loss and early withdrawal of super benefits by eligible members. Find out what may happen to your super funds in a recession.

Jodie Humphries -

26 Feb, 2021 -

4 min read

Superannuation

You can invest in an annuity to receive regular income after you retire. Find out how annuities work and how they compare with other pension products.

Jodie Humphries -

30 Nov, 2022 -

4 min read

Car Insurance

Motorists are being warned to look beyond the sticker price when buying a car and to factor in post-sales costs such as servicing, car insurance and a vehicle's fuel economy, after new research found some budget-priced vehicles can cost more to maintain than a luxury car.

Laine Gordon -

13 Jun, 2013 -

3 min read

Car Insurance

5 Ways to Reduce Your Car Insurance Premiums

Laine Gordon -

14 Jan, 2009 -

4 min read

Car Insurance

Car insurance Queensland - If you live in Queensland and want to save on your car insurance premium, shop online to find competitive car insurance quotes. Queensland residents can compare their current car insurance policy at RateCity.

RateCity -

11 Mar, 2009 -

1 min read

Cryptocurrency

Currently, cryptocurrencies and cryptocurrency exchanges are legal in Australia, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple and even Dogecoin. But what legal protections are in place for crypto traders, and could that change in the future?

Alex Ritchie -

27 May, 2021 -

4 min read