Bank Accounts

If you’ve ever opened more than one bank account in the past, could you have forgotten about some money that you’ve left behind, which is still waiting to be claimed? And if you think you might have, or if you’re not quite sure, how can you go about finding these outstanding accounts and claiming this unclaimed money?

Mark Bristow -

29 Jun, 2023 -

4 min read

Home Loans

As the world digests Donald Trump's surprise presidential win, attention has turned to the local impact on investment markets, including housing. Many home-owners and prospective home buyers may be wondering whether the property mogul could lift Australian house prices.

Home Loans

The First Home Owners Boost was established by the Federal Government in 2008 to encourage stimulus to the housing market during the global financial crisis and was an addition to the First Home Owners Grant.

Home Loans

The Trump Factor, Will fixed rates protect you from volatility?

Mark Bristow -

20 Mar, 2017 -

5 min read

Superannuation

The Protecting Your Super reforms help ensure that you don’t lose super benefits paying for insurance premiums and fees, especially if your balance is low.

Vidhu Bajaj -

09 Jan, 2023 -

4 min read

Savings Accounts

Every Australian is lumped with a tax on savings they deposit into a bank. Tax must be paid on any interest earned, not the amount deposited.

RateCity -

23 Oct, 2009 -

1 min read

Savings Accounts

Are the terrible saving habits of Generation X hindering their hopes of home ownership? A study has shown that Gen X is unlikely to ever own a home because their baby boomer parents have spent their inheritance.

Laine Gordon -

25 Sep, 2009 -

4 min read

Savings Accounts

Savings accounts may become a much more attractive place to keep money as a result of the Federal Government's current tax review. Tax and inflation are the traditional enemies of any serious saver. That's an excellent reason for making sure you shop around to find the most competitive savings account, with no fees and paying the highest possible interest rate.

Laine Gordon -

14 Oct, 2009 -

3 min read

Investment Funds

You may not have the cash outright to acquire assets such as properties, shares and bonds. Borrowing to invest can provide the opportunity to establish or grow your portfolio and accumulate wealth. Consider your risk appetite before making any investments.

Peter Terlato -

28 Sep, 2022 -

8 min read

Car Loans

Can everyday Aussies raise their "debt ceiling"?

Laine Gordon -

04 Aug, 2011 -

3 min read

bnpl

Given the lack of regulation surrounding BNPL, you may be able to open multiple accounts with different providers. However, this may not be a sensible practice as it might be difficult to keep track of all your debts and you could miss payments, potentially resulting in late fees and charges.

Peter Terlato -

14 Dec, 2022 -

3 min read