Home Loans

Understanding the rental yield for potential property investment opportunities is crucial. So, what exactly is rental yield, and how do investors determine what is considered ‘good’ or ‘bad’?

Alex Ritchie -

31 Jan, 2023 -

4 min read

Home Loans

It��_s an age-old question property investors have been asking themselves since they cottoned on to the fact that property makes a sound investment: house or apartment? Which property type makes a better investment?

Laine Gordon -

18 Dec, 2012 -

3 min read

Home Loans

The tail end of 2013 was a lucrative time for property investors and home owners alike as property prices across Australia boomed thanks to improved confidence and low interest rates.

Savings Accounts

First introduced in 1980 and pioneered by Hill Samuel Australia (since 1985 Macquarie Bank) in response to the lack of high yielding deposit accounts offered by banks, Cash Management Trusts (CMT) became very popular during the eighties and nineties.

RateCity -

03 Dec, 2008 -

1 min read

Savings Accounts

When looking for a savings account, bank account or other savings vehicles, there are a variety of ways to turbo-charge your returns, such as choosing higher yielding accounts, or accounts with bonus interest rates.

RateCity -

07 Mar, 2012 -

3 min read

Savings Accounts

Online saving can be a great way to build up some savings fast and can be as simple as opening a high-yielding online savings account. As the name suggests these are simply accounts, which are primarily accessed by the internet - some also have branch, ATM and EFTPOS access.

RateCity -

03 Feb, 2012 -

2 min read

Term Deposits

Long term deposit rates are often competitive with other types of investments such as residential property.

RateCity -

19 Apr, 2011 -

2 min read

Term Deposits

Investing in real estate can have its disadvantages, not least when you have troublesome tenants. And with yields on residential investment property now averaged at 4.5 percent, there are growing questions about whether investing in property is really worth it.

Laine Gordon -

21 Apr, 2011 -

3 min read

Term Deposits

Investors heralded the buoyancy of the stock market recently, forecasting further growth in dividends, which inched ahead of bank term deposit yield on average this month.

Laine Gordon -

14 Apr, 2011 -

3 min read

Investment Funds

Gold aficionados swear by the stuff. Others think it makes a poor investment. The truth is in the middle _ it suits some people but not others. Like most financial products, there��_s no one-size-fits-all position. Investing in gold will suit some people��_s financial position and outlook on life, but not others��_.

Nick Bendel -

18 Jan, 2018 -

3 min read

Investment Funds

The exchange traded funds (ETFs) market in Australia reached a significant milestone with over $10 billion in market capitalisation - a 55% increase from 12 months earlier, according to ASX data.

RateCity -

18 Mar, 2014 -

2 min read

Investment Funds

ETF's are one of the fastest growing investment products on the market due to their low cost and diversification benefits. They behave like any other shares but when you buy an ETF you're buying a broad selection of stocks depending on your personal goals.

RateCity -

29 Jan, 2014 -

3 min read

Energy

Australia’s energy prices are among the world's highest. Understanding how consumers are charged can help you choose the right electricity provider and plan for yourself.

Jodie Humphries -

05 May, 2021 -

3 min read

Credit Cards

Five ways to build your savings in your 20s

Laine Gordon -

14 Aug, 2015 -

4 min read

Credit Cards

Credit card balance transfers: What you should know

Laine Gordon -

09 Feb, 2015 -

4 min read

Superannuation

What you should know about the Productivity Commission’s superannuation inquiry

Jodie Humphries -

06 Feb, 2021 -

4 min read