Home Loans - February 13th How using an offset account could save $66,000 in mortgage interest A mortgage offset account can be a great way to pay off your home loan faster and potentially save tens of thousands in interest. Here’s a look at how offset accounts work. Over her long career...
Finance News - February 12th Coles Stikeez is back, but coronavirus could impact our buy-in The latest collectables campaign from Coles is geared towards getting shoppers to spend more on food, but coronavirus (COVID-19) could put a damper on those plans, an economist warns. Source: Getty Images for Coles. Coles relaunched...
Life Insurance - February 7th 5 money conversations to have with your partner Want to talk to your partner about money but not sure where to start? Here are five ideas to get the conversation going. Bills, budgets and debt might hardly be the stuff of romance but talking...
Wallet Wins - January 29th Calculating your net worth: statement of financial position Your net worth is an extremely important figure when it comes to calculating your financial health and planning for retirement. It is also often used to demonstrate your credit worthiness (that is how likely you are...
Finance News - January 21st Price hike: Wild weather tipped to wreak havoc on grocery bills Australians at supermarket checkouts could be the next to feel the effects of the wild weather that has decimated entire crops and limited the supply of goods. Here are some of the products you may need...
Wallet Wins - January 14th Wise Back-to-School Finance Hacks From Aussie Parents The back-to-school period is almost upon us, with parents around Australia ticking off their 'to-do' lists as they prepare to usher their kids towards the school gates. Educating our children can come with a hefty price...
Finance News - January 10th Bushfire relief auctions: Warnie's baggy green sold to CommBank for $1 million High-profile authors, sporting stars and politicians are auctioning off precious items in a bid to raise much-needed funds for Australians, firefighters and wildlife impacted by the devastating bushfires across the nation. Local and international celebrities have...
Finance News - January 6th Australian bushfires: How to donate money to help victims, wildlife and the fire service Australians - and people around the world - have stepped up to help the thousands impacted by devastating bushfires sweeping the country. Here’s how you could pitch in, too. Bushfires have wreaked havoc across Australia, so...
Credit Cards - December 13th Keeping your card data under wraps: Top tips for shopping safely online Australian consumers and retailers are embracing the convenience of online payments, with Reserve Bank of Australia statistics showing that e-commerce in Australia grew by 27% in 2018 – almost double the 14% growth figure of 2017....
Home Insurance - November 25th Tips for renting out your house on Airbnb this summer Thinking about becoming an Airbnb host to make some extra money these holidays? Here’s a look at how much you could potentially earn, what you need to know before you get started and tips from a...
Finance News - November 14th Here's our list of online shopping tools & hacks to help you sleigh this Christmas Sometimes the silly season can seem more of a chore than a pleasure, especially if you have to brace to hit the shops last minute. We have a few ideas that could potentially save you serious time...
Superannuation - October 18th What are the costs of aged care? What kind of fees could you encounter when considering aged care? Here is an overview of the most common costs associated with aged care.
Finance News - October 15th Woolworths' Discovery Garden promo is almost over – but is it worth buying into? Would you spend $720 dollars to buy 24 seedlings? Australian shoppers appear willing to do just that, in their efforts to score the complete Woolworths’ Discovery Garden collectables range. Collecting the kits might be fun, but...
Wallet Wins - October 15th Bachelorette star James Trethewie: the perfect proposal (without the hefty price tag!) Thinking about popping the question soon? It’s undoubtedly a special moment, but what can sometimes be overshadowed in the midst of all the excitement is how expensive proposals can be, and that’s before the wedding planning...
Finance News - September 20th Five ways climate change could burn a hole in your pocket Debate about climate change is increasingly turning away from theoretical arguments to practical implications, such as how much it could cost everyday Australians. And it seems that we should be prepared to adjust our household budgets....
Finance News - September 11th Woolworths launches new Discovery Garden collectables range Woolworths launched its new collectables range today in a bid to attract and retain more customers, as competition for market share heats up in the supermarket sector. Woolworths' Discovery Garden collectables – a range of 24...
Finance News - September 2nd Customers could save up to 93% on popular products on eBay Online shopping enthusiasts could be tempted to snap up a bargain on wireless headphones, coffee pods and a Google Home today, but be mindful to do your research before making an online purchase. Online marketplace eBay...
Finance News - August 29th Leaked: List of little garden plants in Woolies’ promo A picture supposedly showing what will be in Woolworths’ Discovery Garden promotion has appeared on social media, and seems to have been partly confirmed by Woolworths. Media outlets are publishing what they say is a complete...
Finance News - July 25th In-store security crackdown as shoplifters steal $2 billion a year from retailers New research shows that sticky-fingered thieves are stealing almost $2 billion a year from shops, with meat, baby formula and phones among the most commonly stolen items. The Australia and New Zealand Retail Crime Survey of...
Pet Insurance - July 15th 5 Tips to Secure Pet-Friendly Rental Accommodation Inviting a new furry friend into your family can be a big decision, with many things to consider before taking the leap. While it is an exciting time, you will also need to ask yourself questions...