Sam Bloom

Online Banking - July 13th

Paying With Your Mobile – What is NFC Technology?

Two devices with a NFC chip can quickly establish a low-speed connection to transfer data. This can be very useful for transferring files such as songs, documents or photos, but a common use today is contactless …

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Superannuation - July 6th

What is Leave Loading?

Every full-time employee in Australia is entitled to four weeks (20 business days) of paid annual leave per year they've worked. Under Australian law, you're entitled to be paid at your normal rate of pay …

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Car Insurance - May 28th

Making A Car Insurance Claim When You’re Not At Fault

Co-Author: James Hurwood  In this article, we’ve outlined the steps you should think about taking when making a car insurance claim when you’re not at fault – all the way from the scene of the incident to …

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Online Banking - May 22nd

Which Australian Banks Offer Apple Pay?

A digital wallet allows you to make payments quickly and securely and using smartphones to make everyday transactions will likely soon become the norm. Given the most popular phone in the country is Apple's iPhone - 35% …

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Health Insurance - March 20th

Split health cover: what are the pros & cons?

It could be handy to have private health insurance in Australia since it can cover many procedures for which Medicare provides partial or no reimbursement. But there are hundreds of policies out there, and knowing which …

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Health Insurance - March 14th

Health Insurance for Young Adults – Do You Need It?

Are you too old to keep being covered by your parents' health insurance? When you're in your twenties, enjoying life usually means becoming more independent and kick-starting your career. One of the last things on …

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Extras Cover - March 13th

Family Health Insurance: A Comprehensive Guide

Co-author: Ellie McLachlan Compare family health insurance policies with Canstar The table below features a snapshot of hospital & extras policies on Canstar's database with links to providers' websites, sorted by Star Rating (highest-lowest) then by provider …

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First Home Buyers - February 12th

Australia’s First Home Owners Grant

Co-author: TJ Ryan What is the First Home Owners Grant? The First Home Owners Grant (FHOG) in Australia is designed to encourage and assist home ownership across the country, and for eligible borrowers it's a great start …

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Home Loans - January 9th

How Do Home Loans Work?

Taking out a mortgage is a fundamental part of life for many Australian households. Most of us can’t afford the steep purchase price of a nice home up front, so we take out a large …

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Canstar News - October 31st

CommBank, Westpac, NAB to launch new mobile payment app Beem It

The application is called Beem It and will allow users to store their debit card information and make instant contactless payments using the same technology as applications like Apple Pay and Android Pay. Beem It will also allow users …

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