Savings Accounts

The interest rate on your savings account can sometimes make the difference between you having a savings goal, and you achieving it.

Eden Radford -

28 Feb, 2024 -

3 min read

Savings Accounts

Daydreaming about your next holiday? You��_re not alone, as new research has found that travel is the number one activity Australians want to spend their cash on.

Alex Ritchie -

10 May, 2018 -

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

Home Loans

The latest monthly CPI indicator released today is further evidence the RBA will keep the cash rate on hold at 4.35 per cent, but borrowers are encouraged to break the holding pattern themselves.

Eden Radford -

28 Feb, 2024 -

3 min read

Home Loans

Many mortgage lenders have been gradually pulling their cashbacks from the market due to increasing refinancing activity and more intensive competition. But there are still cashback deals available for refinancers and first home buyers to compare, as well as other competitive incentives. 

Mark Bristow -

14 Feb, 2024 -

4 min read

Home Loans

Given that the latest CPI figures illustrate a return to rising prices, these results could influence the RBA to continue raising the cash rate in an effort to ease Australia’s inflationary pressures.

Peter Terlato -

31 May, 2023 -

4 min read

Credit Cards

There are a number of ways you can gain entry to these exclusive areas of the airport, affording you a chance to kick up your feet, feast on buffets and wind down before or after your next flight.

Peter Terlato -

10 Aug, 2023 -

9 min read

Credit Cards

There are six-figure points bonuses up for grabs from leading credit card companies for Qantas frequent flyer members this month. These sign-up bonuses may be enough to cover the cost of flights domestically and internationally.

Alex Ritchie -

11 May, 2023 -

5 min read

Credit Cards

Looking to maximise your frequent flyer points? There are six-figure Qantas frequent flyer points bonuses up for grabs from leading credit card companies this month.  

Alex Ritchie -

11 Jul, 2023 -

5 min read

Car Loans

From tradies to travellers, Aussies love their utes. So how much will a car loan for a light commercial vehicle cost you?

Mark Bristow -

14 Apr, 2019 -

2 min read

Car Loans

Petrol prices are officially set to soar again following the end of the fuel excise tax cut for Australian drivers of petrol cars. So, it may be worth considering the long-term benefits of electric vehicles.

Alex Ritchie -

05 Oct, 2022 -

3 min read

Bank Accounts

Australian travellers with the popular ING Orange Everyday account will no longer receive a refund on fees charged by overseas ATM providers from 1 August.

Laine Gordon -

19 Apr, 2023 -

6 min read

Bank Accounts

Australian travellers lost $442 million in overseas bank fees and charge over 2017, according to new research from ING. At the individual level, this breaks down to paying $155 per person, per trip, for the convenience of accessing their finances internationally.

Mark Bristow -

09 Feb, 2018 -

2 min read

Bank Accounts

Some of Australia��_s major financial institutions are taking steps towards improving their international services for travellers, eliminating or reducing some of the fees that typically apply to overseas transactions, or for sending money overseas.

Mark Bristow -

18 Dec, 2017 -

2 min read

Personal Loans

A holiday loan is simply a personal loan you can use to help pay for your trip. This type of loan can offer convenience to travellers wanting to pay for flights, accommodation, insurance and other travel expenses, without having to save up a large sum.

Peter Terlato -

06 Feb, 2023 -

3 min read

Personal Loans

If you’re seeking finance, it may be worthwhile comparing a number of different loan options to find terms that align with your budget.

Peter Terlato -

08 Aug, 2023 -

3 min read

Personal Loans

If you're able to acquire a plot of land at a reasonable price, it has the potential to speed up your access to capital growth opportunities and offer flexibility for future development.

Peter Terlato -

06 Sep, 2023 -

3 min read

Credit Score

With increased awareness of the threat of cyberattacks, it’s easy to feel concerned about the safety of your personal information. Criminals with access to your details could steal your identity, fraudulently run up debts in your name, and ruin your credit score, making accessing money and credit in the future much harder.

Mark Bristow -

21 Oct, 2023 -

5 min read

Foreign Exchange

Compare over 160 currencies on RateCity, from the obvious such as US dollar to the obscure, Tanzanian shilling!

Laine Gordon -

16 Dec, 2011 -

3 min read

Infographic

Find the best travel destinations you can visit on a holiday for $5,000. See which locations are the most affordable to take your vacation.

RateCity -

21 Jan, 2016 -

12 min read

Investment Funds

Millions of Aussies use the sharing economy to supplement their income, with one in ten Australians using it to significantly boost their earnings.

Bria Horne -

31 Dec, 2018 -

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