Home loans: to lock in the rate or not?
With some of the major lenders recently lifting interest rates on variable home loans, we've had a number of enquiries this week as to whether now is a good time to lock in an interest rate.
Avoiding the interest rate hike domino effect
When one bank hikes its interest rates, the rest usually follow one after the other like dominos. Here's how to avoid getting caught up in the chain reaction.
Thinking about a reverse mortgage to fund your retirement?
With a reverse mortgage you can unlock nest egg funds without having to sell your whole nest. Here's how we can help in the process.
Do you shop with Afterpay? Read this
We all experience times in life when we just can't wait to get our hands on that shiny new item. But as the old saying goes: good things come to those who wait.
Which capital cities have performed best over the past 20 years?
Sydney? Melbourne? Perth? Find out which of Australia's capital cities have performed best in the property market over the past two decades.
Women Talk Money
ASIC’s MoneySmart is encouraging women to have regular money conversations. [...]
5 Common Credit Card Traps
Credit card providers love to use all kinds of incentives to get you to put that shiny piece of plastic into your wallet, ripe for usage at your weaker moments. Here's how to avoid getting snared in credit card debt.
Would your accounts squeeze through the tighter lending test?
It's one thing to be ready to pay off a mortgage. It's entirely another to convince lenders that you're ready to do so, especially in the current environment of tighter lending standards. Here's how.
It’s all about balance: Using an offset account to your advantage
Want to avoid sinking your entire savings balance into your mortgage? An offset account could be the solution you've been looking for.
What is debt recycling?
We all know that recycling is great for the environment. But debt recycling? Well, if done right, that could be great for your own little patch of planet earth.