Credit Score

While it’s not that common, it is possible for your credit report to contain mistakes. If you think there’s a mistake on your credit report, there are steps you can take to make sure it is corrected.

Eden Radford -

12 Apr, 2024 -

3 min read

Credit Score

Having bad credit may make applying for loans and credit cards feel impossible. But it is possible to recover from a bad credit score, though the length of time it will take may vary. Checking your credit report is often a good start, as is demonstrating your financial responsibility.

Mark Bristow -

28 Feb, 2024 -

4 min read

Credit Cards

Having credit card debt may not be out of the ordinary, but if you’re struggling to pay that debt off, it’s worth taking a moment to figure out a game plan, and fast.

Eden Radford -

11 Apr, 2024 -

3 min read

Credit Cards

Household credit card debt rose by more than a quarter of a billion dollars in the month of January as shoppers struggled to clear their debts following a bumper spendathon in November.

Eden Radford -

07 Mar, 2024 -

4 min read

Credit Cards

The increase in credit card accounts may make for easy spending or cashing in for first class travel, but many of those who get credit cards are possibly turning to a finance solution that they don’t fully understand – or may get them into trouble.

Eden Radford -

22 Jan, 2024 -

5 min read

Superannuation

One of the biggest decisions Australians must make with their superannuation is whether to invest their retirement savings through a for-profit or a not-for-profit fund.

Nick Bendel -

28 Sep, 2019 -

2 min read

Superannuation

There is $16 billion in lost and unclaimed superannuation savings, which paints a shocking picture of how a common mistake can eat away at your retirement balance.

Alex Ritchie -

27 Feb, 2023 -

4 min read

Superannuation

If you’re looking to dip into your super for financial support, here are some handy tips that you’ll want to know before you begin your application.

Alex Ritchie -

18 Jul, 2020 -

5 min read

Bank Accounts

The Australian Taxation Office has used new analytics and data-matching technology to increase the speed and accuracy of its tax assessment process.

Nick Bendel -

09 Sep, 2018 -

2 min read

Bank Accounts

ANZ has released a warning to watch out for deception this Valentine��_s Day, as Australians are losing millions of dollars to romance scams, with men and Aussies over 55 most likely to be the targets.

Alex Ritchie -

12 Feb, 2018 -

3 min read

Bank Accounts

As tax time approaches, the Australian Taxation Office has warned that it will pay close attention to claims for work-related clothing and laundry expenses. Clothing and laundry claims have risen by about 20 per cent over the last five years, according to the ATO.

Nick Bendel -

16 Jun, 2018 -

3 min read

Home Loans

Now is the perfect time for home loan borrowers to think about refinancing their mortgage.

Nick Bendel -

20 Nov, 2019 -

4 min read

Home Loans

New research from RAMS reveals more women are applying for a home loan on their own.

Laine Gordon -

12 Jun, 2011 -

2 min read

Home Loans

The Reserve Bank of Australia has warned that first homebuyers who purchased in 2009 with the assistance of increased government grants may be the hardest hit by the impending interest rate rise.

Laine Gordon -

11 Jun, 2011 -

2 min read

Savings Accounts

The head of the Australian Taxation Office has warned consumers that unjustified deductions are ��_well and truly in our sights��_.

Nick Bendel -

06 Jul, 2017 -

2 min read

Savings Accounts

The first decrease in the welfare payment keeping more than a million people financially afloat drops by $300 today, while the other keeping millions more in work tapers too.

Tony Ibrahim -

25 Sep, 2020 -

4 min read

Personal Loans

Both National Australia Bank (NAB) and Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) have announced that they will participate in Comprehensive Credit Reporting (CCR) in 2018, allowing more Australians the opportunity to improve their credit ratings by exercising positive borrowing habits.

Mark Bristow -

10 Oct, 2017 -

2 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