How to start investing for millennials
On paper, investing money seems like a no-brainer. You put a portion of money away and let time turn that loose change into a small fortune. So why wouldn’t you do it?
August 12, 2019
Loans.com.au, Tic:Toc, Suncorp, ME, Heritage Bank, cut fixed home loan rates
While the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) decided to keep the cash rate steady at its recent meeting, that hasn’t stopped a number of lenders from cutting their fixed home loan rates.
August 09, 2019
Is private health insurance worth it?
With record numbers of young Australians ditching private health insurance as costs climb, is private health insurance worth having?
August 02, 2019
Good debt vs bad debt: What's the difference?
If the word ‘debt’ immediately sends a shiver down your spine, you’re not alone. But debt doesn’t need to be a dirty word. In fact, some debt can even be kind of, well… good.
August 01, 2019
How to save money on house renovation costs
Amid the recent falls in house prices around the country, many people are deciding to hold off from selling their properties and opting to renovate instead.
July 31, 2019
“I regularly don’t eat at all”: Spotlight on Newstart as HILDA survey reveals poverty on the rise
Poverty is on the rise in Australia after several years of decline, according to the latest Household Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) survey – and changes to welfare policies have been cited as the possible cause.
July 30, 2019
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Demand for fixed-rate mortgages falls, but lenders keep dropping rates
The demand for fixed rate mortgages is the lowest it’s been in eight years, but that hasn’t stopped a number of lenders from continuing to cut rates.
July 26, 2019
How to pay off credit card debt quickly
Here at Savings.com.au, we’re often banging on about budgeting. By now, you probably know the basics: spend less than you earn, track your spending, and lock your savings away into an untouchable high interest savings account.
July 25, 2019
How to save up for a house deposit
So you’ve decided to become a homeowner. No more grubby share houses, disagreements with the landlord, tolerating your housemates’ mess or their questionable design choices. Congratulations!
July 23, 2019
UBank, NAB, Suncorp and Greater Bank cut fixed home loan rates
The home loan market continues to heat up as more lenders cut their fixed mortgage rates.
July 19, 2019
