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.

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 …

Transaction Accounts - October 15th

What Is A PayID & How Do I Get One?

With the advent of the New Payments Platform, transferring money between bank accounts has become significantly quicker and easier. It can be made even easier if you have a PayID. What is a PayID? A PayID is a new …

Transaction Accounts - October 15th

What Is Osko By BPAY & How Does It Work?

The standard payments process means it can take days for payments between different financial institutions to ‘clear’, but with the launch of Osko, that delay could become a thing of the past for some consumers. At …

Pet Insurance - October 8th

How Much Does A Puppy Cost?

The upfront and initial costs of getting a puppy (adoption or purchase fees, desexing, deworming etc.) may be what spring to mind for some of us. And while these can be significant expenses, there are …

Credit Score - September 28th

How To Work On Maintaining Your Credit Score

Pay your bills on time If you’ve already got a ‘good’, ‘very good’, or ‘excellent’ credit score, you may already be a dab hand at paying your bills in full and on time. Continuing to do …

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