It's not often I come across a truly innovative home loan. Quite frankly, I haven't been this excited about home loans since redraw and offset were first introduced back in the late '80s. Not much has happened since then - until now. Aspire ...
When it comes to paying for goods and services there is no shortage of options, from credit and debit cards to direct transfers and BPAY. In recent years prepaid credit cards have been added to the mix. Prepaid cards are very similar to debit cards ...
Anyone considering buying a quality car needs to be aware of the luxury car tax. At the time of writing this applied to most motor vehicles under two years old if the price to the dealer or his equivalent exceeded $57,466 (including the GST but excluding ...
Australian Defence Credit Union (ADCU) has introduced a product for investors who want to keep their super or pension in low-fee cash or term deposits. ADCU says it surveyed members and found that those who were about to retire wanted a low-risk investment ...
There is no surcharge if I pay by cash and no surcharge if I pay by cheque - yet if I pay by credit card I'm whacked a surcharge. I thought collecting payment was part of the business of being in business. While I applaud the Reserve Bank's ...
It really is possible to profit on your investments while helping the planet. There are 42 green retail and wholesale managed funds on offer, as well as many offered by superannuation funds. They are called ethical, sustainable or socially responsible ...
What late payments appear on my credit report? Under the new credit reporting laws, credit reports can include repayment history information to show if payments are made on time. If your pay your credit card, personal loan, car loan or mortgage over ...
Inflation and tax hit real returns It's a red alert for savers: with interest rates at historical lows, 95%-plus savings accounts are now losing people money in real terms once tax and inflation are taken into account. To beat inflation and tax ...
If you're struggling to make ends meet or having trouble repaying your debts, it's vital to seek help before things spiral completely out of control. One person who may be able to help is a financial counsellor. Basically they help people having ...
It's too easy for today's teens to get into a cycle of spending and debt. There are so many things vying for their money - mobiles, the latest technology, clothes, going out. By the time they get to university, they can also access credit cards ...
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