James Hurwood

James has been writing for Canstar since early 2014, and is passionate about the subjects of personal wealth, fintech and housing affordability. His primary goal as a journalist is to create content that informs Australians, and helps them manage and improve their financial situation.

Health Insurance - February 12th

Ambulance Insurance – Are You Covered In Queensland?

The good news is that permanent Queensland residents qualify for free emergency pre-hospital ambulance assistance and transport, anywhere in Australia and for any emergency; big or small. But how exactly does it work and what …

Self Managed Super Funds - February 12th

What are Reportable Employer Superannuation Contributions?

Most workers are eligible for the super guarantee (SG), which means that employers must pay 9.5% of an employee's earnings into their super account if they earn at least $450 before tax in a calendar …

First Home Buyers - February 11th

Home Loans For Sydney – Our Tips For Buyers in Australia’s Priciest City

Why buy a home in Sydney? If you’re pondering a property play in Sydney, now could be a good time to potentially take advantage of prices which are lower than they have been in previous years. …

Home Loans - January 11th

Adelaide Home Loans – A Guide To Buying In Sunny SA

Why buy a home in Adelaide? If you’re worried about the house price volatility some parts of Australia have seen in the past few years, Adelaide may be a prudent place to consider buying a home. …

Budgeting & Saving Money - November 23rd

6 Easy Ways to Help Save Money for Christmas

The holiday period can be hard on the budget, and this isn't helped by Christmas being a time where overspending is not uncommon. Here are a handful of tips on how to add to your …

First Home Buyers - November 20th

Pros & Cons of Apartment Living

They come with a range of benefits, and in the midst of an economy that can be hard on those looking to buy a home, they could be a more viable option for people with smaller …

Self Managed Super Funds - November 7th

How To Transfer A UK Pension To Your Australian Super Fund

If you lived and worked in the UK for any period of time, you will likely have accrued savings in a UK pension. And if you’ve moved to Australia - either for the first time …

Superannuation - November 5th

Super Funds for Low-Income Earners

While there are a number of government initiatives in place designed to help boost the super balances of low-income earners, choosing an appropriate fund for your circumstances can arguably be just as important. Let’s run through: …

Car Insurance - October 29th

Can You Get A Secured Loan Against A Car?

There are two main options you could consider when it comes to using your car as security (or ‘collateral’) for a loan. A secured car loan where the car you’re purchasing is used to secure …

Self Managed Super Funds - October 19th

Fun & Fulfilling Things To Do With Your Time Once You’ve Retired

Reaching retirement age is an exciting time, yet the adjustment can also come with its challenges. Some retirees miss the structure their working life offered, and make it a priority to establish a new routine …

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