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January 26, 2016

Using a mortgage broker is something that has been around for several decades in Australia. There are some people who are still not familiar with how and why to use a broker so here are some questions that we commonly get asked. What does a mortgage broker do? A mortgage broker will act as the…

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Misconceptions about mortgage brokers

January 26, 2016

Mortgage brokers have been around for a couple of decades in Australia but despite this, many people still have a few misconceptions about using a mortgage broker. It costs more to use a broker: mortgage brokers are paid by the bank. Mortgage brokers are allowed to charge a fee to their clients but most don’t.…

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Find your money on the internet

January 26, 2016

This is really true – the internet can help you find money. There are a couple of big places where people tend to lost track of funds but the Australian Government has made it so that you can track them down easily. Lost Superannuation Many of us change jobs, move homes and simply forget to…

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Hit the SAVE button on the internet

January 26, 2016

Most Australians have access to the internet but fail to realise the power that is at their fingertips. There are now some great websites out there that do all of the hard work for you when it comes to finding the best price. Insurance Most of us have a variety of insurances from home and…

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The internet can save you money

January 26, 2016

For many people the internet has probably allowed them to spend more money than ever before. There is no need to wait to do your shopping you can do it round the clock – whenever and wherever it suits you. There are however, lots of tools on the internet that will actually save you money.…

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With low interest rates, now is the time to review your borrowings

January 26, 2016

When the Reserve Bank met for the first time in 2015 on the 3rd February 2015, they made a bold move and reduced the official cash rate by 0.25%. This means that the official cash rate in Australia now sits at 2.25%. This is GREAT news for home owners. The competition within the mortgage market…

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Credit card debt is tough!

January 26, 2016

So it is a month since Christmas and that means your first post-Christmas credit card bill has probably landed. Was your spending a little out of control over the Christmas and holiday period? Don’t worry, you are not alone. It is very easy to find yourself in a position where you have a lot of…

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Time to review your personal expenses.

January 26, 2016

Many of us simply continuously pay our bills without ever giving them too much thought. But the reality of it is, we need to conduct an annual review of most of our outgoings to ensure we are not only getting the best deal but to ensure they still meet our needs. Here is a quick…

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Time to review your personal finances

January 26, 2016

With the New Year still fresh in our minds, January is a really great time to undertake a review of many aspects of your life. And this is not simply about reviewing your eating or drinking habits (but this is a great goal if you want to focus on it). Conducting annual reviews of many…

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Lending can be harder for investors

January 26, 2016

In the news recently has been lending to investors. The lending regulatory body, APRA (Australian Prudential Regulation Authority) has put measures in place in an effort to rein in the sector. Early indications are that it is succeeding. A few of the major changes that have been seen in the past few weeks by the…

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