Car Loans

Find out how much stamp duty do you need to pay on your car in different Australian states.

Vidhu Bajaj -

16 Apr, 2024 -

10 min read

Car Loans

Before you buy a new set of wheels, it helps to explore your financing options and choose the right type of car loan to get the maximum value out of the deal. Unfortunately, there's no formula to decide which car loan is the best for you, but learning more about the available options can help you make an informed choice. 

Vidhu Bajaj -

12 May, 2023 -

4 min read

Home Loans

One surprise to come out of Australia's 2017 Federal Budget was the introduction of a new 'budget repair' levy on Australia's big banks.

Mark Bristow -

15 May, 2017 -

5 min read

Home Loans

As most would-be homebuyers know all too well, Australia suffers from a housing supply shortage, which experts cite as one of the reasons property prices are among the highest in the world.

Home Loans

Buying a home can be laborious, stressful and confusing. This is never truer than when you have to do it alone, without the extra emotional and financial support provided by a partner.

Laine Gordon -

01 Nov, 2011 -

3 min read

Superannuation

The ATO levies the super guarantee charge (SGC) on employers if they fail to pay an employee’s super guarantee on time and to the correct fund.

Vidhu Bajaj -

18 Jan, 2023 -

4 min read

Superannuation

By rolling over super spread over several funds and consolidating them into a single account, you may save on fees and taxes.

Alex Ritchie -

15 Mar, 2021 -

4 min read

Superannuation

Superannuation (super) is a compulsory savings scheme. You do not need to report the super you’re paid when lodging your tax return each financial year. In order to understand why super is not considered taxable income, you’ll need to realise your tax obligations.

Peter Terlato -

28 Nov, 2022 -

4 min read

Savings Accounts

Many people think the interest rate is the be all and end all of savings accounts, but the other features can be just as important.

Nick Bendel -

12 May, 2017 -

3 min read

Savings Accounts

Australian's who are engaged have the most positive outlook on their finances of any group in the country.

Jodie Humphries -

24 Oct, 2016 -

3 min read

Savings Accounts

If you earn interest on your savings, it may be taxable, just like your wages. Your bank may withhold - or deduct - tax when paying out your interest.

Jodie Humphries -

29 Jan, 2021 -

5 min read

Energy

Gas prices in Australia are affected by several factors, including network and costs and transportation. The price you pay for gas can depend on where you live and how many people in your region opt for a gas connection.

Jodie Humphries -

15 Jun, 2021 -

4 min read

Car Insurance

The amount you'll pay in car insurance costs can depend on the level of coverage you want as well as the car you drive, your age and and driving history.

Peter Terlato -

11 Jan, 2023 -

5 min read

Credit Cards

Online shopping just got easier for fraudsters

Laine Gordon -

02 Aug, 2012 -

4 min read

Credit Cards

Most airlines offer frequent flyer programs but how do you choose which one to join?

Jodie Humphries -

11 Jan, 2022 -

4 min read

Cryptocurrency

It’s legal to buy, sell and hold cryptocurrency in Australia. Coins are treated as taxable assets. You'll need to keep transaction records and declare your capital gains and losses. It's helpful to understand how and when crypto is taxed and this guide will explain everything you need to know.

Peter Terlato -

07 Oct, 2022 -

7 min read

Home Loans

The Major Bank Levy has been passed in Australia��_s Lower House today, following a recent Senate committee hearing and inquiry that saw a variety of banks, financial institutions and economic commentators have their say.

Mark Bristow -

19 Jun, 2017 -

4 min read

Home Loans

The South Australian government has come under fire from the banking industry for adding a major bank levy to its state budget that closely mirrors the controversial Major Bank Levy that recently passed in federal parliament.

Mark Bristow -

23 Jun, 2017 -

2 min read

Home Loans

Australia��_s biggest banks have said they don��_t yet know to what extent the new bank levy will be passed onto customers.

Nick Bendel -

19 May, 2017 -

2 min read

Bank Accounts

South Australia��_s proposed bank tax has been shelved by the state government, before the bill could be knocked back in the state's upper house for a second time.

Mark Bristow -

16 Nov, 2017 -

2 min read

Bank Accounts

Many Australians appear have a good feeling about the upcoming federal budget, with higher consumer confidence and lower inflation expectations being recorded by Roy Morgan.

Mark Bristow -

06 May, 2018 -

2 min read

Bank Accounts

Both everyday Australians and the nation��_s business sector are enjoying the strongest level of confidence since the end of the mining boom, according to research from Roy Morgan.

Mark Bristow -

16 Apr, 2018 -

2 min read

Health Insurance

Private health insurance is a heavily regulated industry. On balance, that's a good thing, because issues around health, and in particular health costs, are pretty important. But one of the downsides is that regulations change frequently and health insurance has lots of regulations that affect both the premiums you pay and your tax bill.

Laine Gordon -

02 Jul, 2012 -

4 min read

Health Insurance

Finding the best health insurance policy to suit your lifestyle can be confusing, what with excess, extras, rebates, levies and fees to factor into your research. Here are some tips to guide you in the right direction and make finding the right hospital and extras cover as straight forward as possible.

Laine Gordon -

15 May, 2012 -

3 min read

Health Insurance

By world standards, Australians are, on the whole, financially sophisticated. Between us we have almost one trillion dollars invested in superannuation and one of the highest rates of share ownership in the world, research suggests.

Laine Gordon -

21 Jun, 2012 -

3 min read

Savings Accounts

The Government's first Federal Budget announcement last night confirmed what many feared - most Australians will be hit in the hip pocket.

Savings Accounts

The major Australian banks will take the South Australian Government to the High Court if it introduce their proposed bank tax.

Alex Ritchie -

23 Aug, 2017 -

2 min read

Savings Accounts

Melbourne is the most desired holiday location in Australia, with 4.25 million Aussies indicating they��_d like to visit, according to a Roy Morgan survey.

Alex Ritchie -

11 Dec, 2017 -

3 min read

Car Loans

If you��_re in the market for a car loan you may want to consider adding Lexus to your list of options, as the car manufacturer has been named the winner of the Roy Morgan Customer Satisfaction Award ��_Best of the Best��_ for 2017.

Alex Ritchie -

26 Feb, 2018 -

2 min read

Car Loans

Two major states are working on introducing a tax on electric and other zero emission vehicles to subsidise road infrastructure, but industry groups warn it might affect the uptake of the nascent ‘green’ category.

Tony Ibrahim -

13 Nov, 2020 -

5 min read

Home Insurance

New research shows that climate change is set to widen the gap in home insurance affordability between average and vulnerable Australian households.

Georgia Brown -

17 Aug, 2022 -

3 min read

Life Insurance

You might take a careful approach to everyday living, but it's a wise move to have insurance. The unexpected can happen - often at a financially inconvenient time - so whether it's your health, home or vehicle, it's a smart move to have cover for life's troublesome moments.

Laine Gordon -

06 Aug, 2014 -

4 min read

Credit Cards

With the biggest shopping day of the year approaching, Australian shoppers and bargain hunters are getting ready to hit the ground running this Boxing Day.

Home Loans

Find Home loans in NT at RateCity and compare over 6655 home loans. View all product details, interest rates and fees to find the home loan that suits your needs at RateCity

Mark Bristow -

19 Oct, 2016 -

3 min read