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Checklist for buying a house
Read our comprehensive, step-by-step guide to buying a house if you’re ready to make your move. Buying a house is…
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When buying a used car, you’ll usually have two options: buying from a car dealer or buying from a private…
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Car loan pre-approval: How does it work?
Car loan pre-approval can give you a serious leg-up in the buying process, and can also lead to some serious…
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Tips for buying a used car
A used car can often offer better value for money than a new car, provided it’s not a lemon. There’s…
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Savings Hacks
Simple and easy ways for you to save money and take control
Whether it be finding out how to get a better deal on a new purchase or accessing tips and tricks that help you to build your overall position, Savings.com.au helps to cut through the clutter so you can save and build on what is yours. With a particular focus on the big saving opportunities (eg. buying and owning residential property cars, etc.), Savings.com.au’s sole purpose is to help you save money. And apart from providing great general information to help people quickly ‘get’ the sometimes complex world of financial products, you will also find that we have plenty to say about “what’s being said” in the News and on Social Media. To make it easy for you, keep an eye out for these two symbols: They will tell you what kind of saving tip is on offer in the article. Sometimes you will see both!
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Savings which are made ‘up-front’ when you are buying something.
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Savings which help you build your future position over time.- This advice is general and has not taken into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Consider whether this advice is right for you. Consider the product disclosure statement (PDS) before making any financial decision. For more information, read Canstar’s Financial Services Guide (FSG).
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