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Buying a car is a big deal, and for most of us, it’s not something we can buy outright with cash. You know what that means – getting a loan. But it doesn’t have to be a stressful situation. If sorting out car finance leaves you scratching your head, don’t worry, I’ve got you covered.… Read more »
As I’ve been saying, there will be no interest rate cut until 2025. Let’s take a closer look at the new CPI figure … Before the latest quarterly CPI figure was released, financial markets had factored in a 30 per cent chance of an interest rate cut at the December Reserve Bank board meeting. After… Read more »
Thinking of staying put in the family home, rather than downsizing in retirement? A reverse mortgage is worth considering. Here’s what you need to know. If you’re over 60 and own your home, a reverse mortgage could let you tap into some of that hard-earned equity without selling up or moving out. But reverse mortgages… Read more »
Housing policy continues to be a big political issue as politicians scramble to try and tackle affordability. Let’s take a look at how Australia’s ‘property bubble’ compares to the rest of the world: Australians love property and investing in “bricks and mortar”. The problem is, with the sharpest, shortest rise in interest rates, servicing home… Read more »
Since Paul Keating floated the Australian dollar 30 years ago, the average value against the US dollar has been in the mid to late US70 cent range. That’s a big range for such a small economy. In fact, the Aussie dollar is one of the most traded currencies in the world. A high Australian dollar… Read more »
Wrap your head around super pension payments with this explainer: Superannuation is arguably the most tax-effective way to save for retirement here in Australia. But when it’s finally time to tap into your hard-earned money, there’s a big decision to make: do you take a lump sum or start drawing a pension from your super?… Read more »
The housing crisis has left many Aussies scrambling for solutions. With property prices skyrocketing and supply shortages only becoming more rampant, both governments and developers are looking at modular homes as a potential answer. State governments in New South Wales, Western Australia and Queensland are already investing in prefabricated builds to combat the crisis. Because… Read more »
Investing can appear to be daunting and complicated. But it doesn’t have to be if you understand investing isn’t a one-size-fits-all game and knowing your risk profile makes your decision making so much simpler. How much risk you’re comfortable with when putting your money to work cuts down your choices, makes choosing the right investment… Read more »
Term deposits have long been a popular option for Australians who want a safe investment harbour for their savings. But now that interest rates on term deposits have started to slide, many investors are wondering if there are better options out there. How, exactly, can you get the most bang for your buck? If you’re… Read more »
Did you know you could get a lower interest rate and improve the value of your home while making it more energy efficient as well? According to a Compare the Market analysis, borrowers with a $750,000 loan could reduce their monthly repayments by $170 when they refinance from an average variable rate of 6.3 per… Read more »
