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By: Michael Crooks
For the first time in 11 years, interest rates increased. Last week, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) pushed the cash rate up by 25 basis points to 35 basis points. This means that most home loans will rise by .25 per cent per year.
Continue reading “Home Loans and Rate Hike Pain: “It Will Rise For Some Time””
By: Kim Wilkinson
Debt relief charity Christians Against Poverty Australia urges senators to block proposed termination of safe lending laws. Continue reading “CAP Supports Petition Opposing Plan to Axe Safe Spending Laws”
By: Christine Addis
So you have been told by your accountant that you are going to be receiving a tax refund this year and you have the feeling of excited anticipation as you sit dreaming of what you will spend it on. But before you get carried away, let’s talk about really making your tax refund work for you. Continue reading “How to Maximise Your Tax Refund”
By: Alex Cook
For most people, a car is considered the second biggest expense after housing. This four-wheeled product of human ingenuity has become a sure-fire status symbol and a consistent part of every working adult’s wish list. Continue reading “Should You Borrow to Buy a Car?”
By: Laura Bennett
If you’re struggling to see how you’ll ever afford that dream home or education, or how you will ever get out of debt, Dave Ramsey’s advice – in high demand with millennials and boomers alike – could give you the hope you need. Continue reading “His Old-School Advice is Freeing a Generation From Debt. Meet Money Guru, Dave Ramsey”
By: Christine Addis
At this time of year when so many of us have been thinking about our plans and expectations for the year – I would like to challenge you to think about raising the bar when it comes to your finances.