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Home Insurance

Single item insurance: A comprehensive guide

If you own an item that’s worth a great deal of money, such as a treasured piece of high-end jewellery or a prized musical instrument, it’s important to know you’ll be covered if your item is lost or damaged. Single item insurance for high-value items can provide peace of mind in this situation. 

Mark Bristow

Mark Bristow -

16 Feb, 2024 -

3 min read

Home Insurance

Jewellery Insurance: A Comprehensive Guide

If you’ve ever lost a piece of jewellery or had an item stolen or damaged, you’ll know how much it can hurt, both personally and financially. Whether it's an heirloom necklace, unique engagement ring, or luxury watch, the loss, theft, or damage of such items can be a major headache. 

Mark Bristow

Mark Bristow -

09 Feb, 2024 -

5 min read

Home Insurance

Insurance for watches: A comprehensive guide to safeguarding your timepieces

Whether you're the owner of a luxury watch or a collection of prized timepieces, you may want the peace of mind that comes with knowing you’re covered in the event of loss or damage. Knowing some key facts about watch insurance, and being aware of some important limitations, can help make sure you’re not left high and dry.

Mark Bristow

Mark Bristow -

20 Feb, 2024 -

3 min read

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Credit Cards

Travelling with kids: budget tips

Travelling with kids: budget tips

Laine Gordon

Laine Gordon -

14 Sep, 2014 -

3 min read

Credit Cards

Aussie travellers waste $330 million

Australia is renowned as a nation of travellers, with the Australian Bureau of Statistics reporting that over 7.1 million overseas journeys were made by Australian residents in 2010. But while we undoubtedly love exploring other countries, a downside to overseas travel can be the unexpected costs, particularly in the form of credit card fees.

Laine Gordon

Laine Gordon -

24 Nov, 2011 -

3 min read

Credit Cards

How does credit card insurance work?

Oftentimes, credit cards will come with complimentary insurances and warranties designed to offer peace of mind and greater protection for cardholders. Explore how credit card insurances work and what your card may offer.

Alex Ritchie

Alex Ritchie -

26 Oct, 2023 -

4 min read

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Car Insurance

Can you get car insurance without a permanent address?

Individuals taking out a car insurance policy are required to provide an address indicating where the car will typically reside. This is because car insurance premiums are partially determined by the postal code where your car is typically parked overnight.

Peter Terlato

Peter Terlato -

20 Oct, 2023 -

4 min read

Car Insurance

If you drive less does your car insurance cost less?

On average it is estimated that a typical car travels 15,000km each year. However if you drive less than this how does the price of your comprehensive car insurance compare to someone who drives more?

Laine Gordon

Laine Gordon -

09 Dec, 2010 -

3 min read

Car Insurance

What is car rental excess insurance?

When you buy car insurance for a rental car, consider purchasing excess insurance to reduce what you pay out of your pocket if the car gets damaged or stolen.

Jessica Clements

Jessica Clements -

14 Jul, 2020 -

4 min read

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Bank Accounts

Best cheap eats: street food around the globe

If you're a seasoned traveller, you'll already know that as soon as you touch down in your overseas destination, money starts flying out of your wallet.

Patricia Babalis -

17 Aug, 2016 -

5 min read

Bank Accounts

Some travel card options to take overseas

When planning a trip overseas, most people want the answer to the same question: What��_s the cheapest way to get travel money?

Nick Bendel

Nick Bendel -

01 Dec, 2017 -

4 min read

Bank Accounts

Coles rewards vs Woolworths rewards

Both Coles and Woolworths supermarkets have loyalty programs that offer customers rewards for their shopping loyalty. But is one better than the other?

Nick Bendel

Nick Bendel -

04 Dec, 2017 -

3 min read

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Car Loans

Looking for your first car? Your checklist for choosing your first car

To help you with making a smart decision when selecting your first set of wheels, you’ll need to find a balance between what makes sense and what looks good or what your fantasy may be.

Vidhu Bajaj

Vidhu Bajaj -

19 Jul, 2023 -

7 min read

Car Loans

What's the most tax effective way to buy a car?

Buying a car can be a major financial commitment, so it makes sense to check how this purchase could influence the tax you pay. Depending on your financial situation and how you plan to use the car, there may be several strategies available to claim tax deductions on your car purchase. It’s important to compare the available options to work out which one may be the most tax-effective choice for you.

Mark Bristow

Mark Bristow -

05 Oct, 2022 -

4 min read

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Savings Accounts

How to find the money for a summer holiday

How to find the money for a summer holiday

Laine Gordon

Laine Gordon -

15 Oct, 2012 -

4 min read

Savings Accounts

Top new ways to save for your holiday

Top new ways to save for your holiday

Patricia Babalis -

15 Dec, 2016 -

8 min read

Savings Accounts

Family holiday without blowing the budget

Family holiday without blowing the budget

Kate Cowling -

24 Feb, 2014 -

3 min read

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Home Loans

How your home loan can earn you free travel

Are you thinking of taking out a home loan? Many lenders are offering sweet travel deals when you borrow to buy. Purchasing a home could lead to an exotic holiday.

Kate Wick -

07 Sep, 2014 -

3 min read

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Nbn

What NBN speed do I need?

NBN speed is calculated in megabytes per second (Mbps). This is a universal measurement of how fast data travels along the network and an indicator of the maximum downloadable speed.

Jodie Humphries

Jodie Humphries -

27 Apr, 2022 -

7 min read

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Personal Loans

Is there an age limit for personal loans in Australia?

One of the things lenders will look at when you apply for a personal loan is your age, but there are other criteria to be aware of as well.

Jodie Humphries

Jodie Humphries -

02 Jan, 2021 -

3 min read

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