Shay Waraker

Credit Cards - February 4th

Bondi Mumma: 5 reasons why I manage my family finances with a credit card

In between school runs, keeping the boys entertained, spending time with her small-business-owner husband Sam and running a household, Jodie doesn’t always have much time to spend on life admin. Recently, Jodie and Sam realised they had accumulated …

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Canstar News - February 4th

Netflix’s Fyre Festival documentary: A cautionary reminder for travellers to protect themselves

‘Expectation vs. reality’ images were widely shared on social media, as attendees and journalists mocked the dismal execution and deceitful advertising of the festival. In January 2019, Netflix released the documentary Fyre: The Greatest Party …

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Home Loans - January 23rd

How one 20-something finance insider bought an investment property in Sydney (and her tips for would-be investors)

Yet the sentiment remains and is shared by many - a recent survey by ME Bank showed 77% of first home buyers were worried about housing being too expensive and that it was ‘increasingly out …

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Travel Credit and Debit Cards - January 15th

6 Tips To Help You Keep To Budget When Holidaying In Japan

In fact, recent data from the Japan National Tourism Organisation showed 170% growth in Australians visiting Japan over the last five years. From its world-renowned low rates of petty and violent crimes (Japan Times reported …

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Budgeting & Saving Money - January 9th

Wise Back-to-School Finance Hacks From Aussie Parents

Educating our children can come with a hefty price tag. In fact, The Australian Scholarship Group (ASG) estimated the total cost for private education for a child born in 2018 in metropolitan Australia to be around …

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Budgeting & Saving Money - December 20th

6 Budget-Friendly Ways to Kickstart Your Healthy New Year’s Resolutions in 2019

Well, I’m right there with you. I’ve always been fairly conscious about my wellbeing (there’s that buzzword), but this was amplified when I was diagnosed with autoimmune disease Hashimoto's Hypothyroidism and I realised I needed …

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Budgeting & Saving Money - November 16th

Black Friday – buckle in and prepare yourselves

Firstly, what is Black Friday? The sales bonanza - always held on the first Friday after Thanksgiving - originated in the US as a way for retailers to boost sales. Today Black Friday signifies the kickoff …

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Budgeting & Saving Money - October 10th

Lisa Messenger Talks Risk & Resilience in Business, Life and Finance

Messenger announced the closure in March this year, saying the decision was 18 months in the making, and has been open about the reasons behind her choosing to end the publication. “What happened – and this …

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Budgeting & Saving Money - August 22nd

It’s tax time: what 5 finance gurus are planning to do with their tax returns

So, if you’re one of the lucky ones (otherwise known as someone who ended up paying more taxes than necessary), you may find yourself with a welcome bundle headed your way. Some people have that flicker …

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Term Deposits - July 4th

What to Look For in a Term Deposit in 2018

The official cash rate in Australia has remained on hold at 1.5% since August 2016, with many financial commentators predicting this rate will remain stagnant until late 2018 or well into 2019. According to Canstar …

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