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Seen an offer along the lines of: 'Drive away, 0% finance to pay'? Well, like most things in life, when it sounds…
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Whether you're moving into a new property, or looking to save for an investment, here are five things you can do now…
Read MoreYou’re married! Now what about your finances?
The hangover has worn off, the (frightening) wedding bills have been paid, and you finally have time to relax and look forward…
Read MoreThree financial tips for the savvy Millennial
It takes more than just cutting back on avocados to make it financially in Australia. Here’s what the under 35s really need…
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AFL vs NRL. Neighbours vs Home & Away. Gas vs charcoal grill. We Aussies are no strangers to a heated debate. And…
Read MoreGoing guarantor on a family member’s loan?
Saying no to family is always difficult. But if a family member or friend asks you to become a loan guarantor, it…
Read MoreFloating the idea of refinancing your home loan?
When it comes to refinancing your home loan, it's a case of reward vs risk. Let us step you through some of…
Read MorePrenup. Do you need to get one?
Rings? Check. Dress? Check. Prenup…? We make the case for and against this most maligned of agreements.
Read MoreFour simple ways to increase your property’s resale value
Everyone dreams of investing in a home or business that will fetch them more money than they originally bought it for. Here's…
Read MoreWe’ve got your back
It's no secret that the banking royal commission has shone a light on serious misconduct and poor lending standards by some of…
Read MoreAre you flushing money down the drain by putting off refinancing?
Every year thousands of Aussie families flush their hard earned dollars down the gurgler because they put off the simple act of…
Read MoreAre you flushing money down the drain by putting off refinancing?
Every year thousands of Aussie families flush their hard earned dollars down the gurgler because they put off the simple act of…
Read MoreCould you benefit from salary sacrificing?
Keen for a new laptop or car? Sick of putting your hand in your pocket to pay off your mortgage? All of…
Read MoreCould you benefit from salary sacrificing?
Keen for a new laptop, car, or even an airport lounge membership? Sick of putting your hand in your pocket for school…
Read MoreHow to save for a first home deposit
So you've decided to finally take the plunge and start saving for a deposit to buy your first home? Here's a few…
Read MoreWhat to consider ahead of retirement
If you're a soon-to-be retiree, you can be forgiven for thinking you've been a little hard done by with regards to retirement…
Read MoreDon’t get tripped up by these scams
They say a fool and their money are easily parted. But with how sophisticated scams are becoming nowadays, it's no longer just…
Read MoreWhat to do if you and your partner aren’t on the same page with your finances
Things start out so rosy. You both like the same movies, sports teams and pistachio-flavoured gelato. Then one day you realise you…
Read MoreHow to perform a credit health check
Significant changes have been made to Australia’s credit reporting rules, with a new Comprehensive Credit Reporting regime (CCR) coming into effect in…
Read MoreWhat value can a financial adviser add?
Just as a personal trainer can help you reach your fitness goals, a financial adviser keep you on track with your personal…
Read MoreWhat makes your debt tax deductible?
There are two kinds of debt in this world: the kind that is tax deductible and the kind that isn't. Knowing the…
Read MoreAll you need to know about changes to Family Tax Benefit payments
Family Tax Benefit changes came into effect this week. How do they affect you and your family?
Read MorePutting the property price dip into perspective
Sure, property prices across the nation may have fallen for nine consecutive months, but it's far from doom and gloom. Let's put…
Read MoreHow to perform a credit health check
Significant changes have been made to Australia’s credit reporting rules, with a new Comprehensive Credit Reporting regime (CCR) coming into effect in…
Read MoreWhat makes your debt tax deductible?
There are two kinds of debt in this world: the kind that is tax deductible and the kind that isn't. Knowing the…
Read MorePlay on! First home owner grants extended
First home owner grants have been extended for another 12 months, which is good news for those itching to get off the…
Read MoreChanges coming into effect in the new financial year
Sure, the new financial year is never anywhere near as exciting as the New Year itself. But that doesn't make it a…
Read MoreChanges coming into effect in the new financial year
Sure, the new financial year is never anywhere near as exciting as the New Year itself. But that doesn't make it a…
Read MorePlay on! First home owner grants extended
First home owner grants in some states have been extended for another 12 months. Here's where to go house hunting if you're…
Read MoreWhat value can a financial adviser add?
Just as a personal trainer can help you reach your fitness goals, a financial adviser keep you on track with your personal…
Read MoreSnag a sizzling EOFY home loan bargain
Computers, whitegoods, furniture – they're just some of the goods you're used to seeing end-of-financial-year deals on. But did you know you…
Read MoreProving genuine savings for your home loan deposit
Saving a home loan deposit can be challenging enough. Then, lenders often will put another hurdle in your way by asking for…
Read MoreWhy you can get a better home loan deal using a mortgage broker
So you've found the ideal property and it's time to source finance? Here's how to play your cards right and get a…
Read MoreParents as guarantors: end your child’s first home mirage
They grow up so fast. One minute they're nagging you for a dollhouse, the next, it's for help buying a two bedroom…
Read MoreWhat to do if you and your partner aren’t on the same page with your finances
Things start out so rosy. You both like the same movies, sports teams and pistachio-flavoured gelato. Then one day you realise you…
Read MoreWhat to do if you and your partner aren’t on the same page with your finances
Things start out so rosy. You both like the same movies, sports teams and pistachio-flavoured gelato. Then one day you realise you…
Read MoreWill the new child care package put a strain on your mortgage repayments?
Families have just a few weeks before a big change to child care fee assistance comes into effect. Here's how to find…
Read MoreHow will the new child care package affect your family?
Families have just a few weeks before a new child care subsidy kicks in. Find out if your family will be better…
Read MoreWill the new child care package put a strain on your mortgage repayments?
Families have just a few weeks before a big change to child care fee assistance comes into effect. Here's how to find…
Read MoreDon’t get tripped up by these scams
They say a fool and their money are easily parted. But with how sophisticated scams are becoming nowadays, it's no longer just…
Read MoreDon’t fall victim to a loan scam artist
We pride ourselves on getting you a darn good home loan. So if someone calls up out of the blue with suspicious…
Read MoreA good ol’ fashioned property news round up
Blink and you'll miss it. Well, at least that's how it feels when mustering up the effort to keep pace with the…
Read MoreForget waiting for federal budget goodies, set your own budget
Much has been made of federal budget's tax relief measures. But don't wait around for them like a chump. They could be…
Read MoreForget waiting for federal budget goodies, set your own budget
Much has been made of federal budget's tax relief measures. But don't wait around for them like a chump. They could be…
Read MoreUsing your super fund to save for your first home
For most first home buyers, the property market can seem like a tough nut to crack. But today we'll look at a…
Read MoreNegotiating a settlement period
In a perfect world you select a property to buy, complete with white picket fence, and the settlement goes through on the…
Read MoreHow to save for a first home deposit
So you've decided to finally take the plunge and start saving for a deposit to buy your first home? Here's a few…
Read MoreWhat you need to know before buying your first home
If you had a roadmap for life, buying your first property would fall somewhere around getting married and having your first child.…
Read MoreGet your ducks in a row: how to make a timely deposit
So you've finally found the property of your dreams and you can't stand the thought of someone else moving in? Don't let…
Read MoreWhen the world’s your oyster, what will you do?
Fishing? Travelling? Lending your expertise to a charity? How you intend to spend your golden years is every bit as important as…
Read MoreWhen the world’s your oyster, what will you do?
Fishing? Travelling? Lending your expertise to a charity? How you intend to spend your golden years is every bit as important as…
Read MoreGet your ducks in a row: how to make a timely deposit
So you've finally found the property of your dreams and you can't stand the thought of someone else moving in? Don't let…
Read MoreFirst home buyers grab a bigger slice of the pie
First home buyers are finally getting a bigger piece of the east coast property pie, thanks to the availability of first home…
Read MoreLife Insurance explained, minus the sombre tones
Though the ads are often cliche, overly dramatic, and designed to provoke a sense of fear, life insurance can play an important…
Read MoreDon’t blow the budget on your next property purchase
You know how it goes. You see that dream property you've just got to have, and then next minute, the budget is…
Read MoreDon’t blow the budget on your next property purchase
You know how it goes. You see that dream property you've just got to have, and then next minute, the budget is…
Read MoreOpportunity cost in financial decision making
Ever heard that saying along the lines of: 'A dollar saved is a dollar earned'? Well, that's not exactly true. Because a…
Read MoreHow much would you need to become ‘financially free’?
How much money would be enough for you to become financially free for the rest of your life? One million? Three million?…
Read MoreWhat you need to know before buying your first home
If you had a roadmap for life, buying your first property would fall somewhere around getting married and having your first child.…
Read MoreWhat you need to know before buying your first home
If you had a roadmap for life, buying your first property would fall somewhere around getting married and having your first child.…
Read MoreWhat you need to know before buying your first home
If you had a roadmap for life, buying your first property would fall somewhere around getting married and having your first child.…
Read MoreWhat to consider ahead of retirement
If you're a soon-to-be retiree, you can be forgiven for thinking you've been a little hard done by with regards to retirement…
Read MoreHow to save for a first home deposit
So you've decided to finally take the plunge and start saving for a deposit to buy your first home? Here's a few…
Read MoreNegotiating a settlement period
In a perfect world you select a property to buy, complete with white picket fence, and the settlement goes through on the…
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