Reward cards might have felt a dramatic wobble last year when it came to its value plummeting to an average net value of $27 per year, but not all is lost when it comes to making the most of a bitter situation if you are an avid points chaser. Some credit cards might be feeling lighter with their decrease in point value, but we have six tips that will help you get the most bang for your buck when...

You have already taken out a life insurance policy to protect your family financially when you are no longer there to do so. However, the thought of only having one cover doesn’t set easy with you and you would love to layer it with another policy. But are two or more covers better than one? Here are three things you need to know. You can take out multiple policies Taking out multiple policies ...

Finding the right life insurance policy differs from person to person. It all depends on what you need to cover your loved ones to help them avoid financial hardship once you have passed on. It is never too late to sign up for a policy, but the sooner you start the better it will be for you. Getting life insurance can give you peace of mind that your family is taken care of. There are three basic...

If you are someone who enjoys travelling frequent flyers are something that will come in handy. You can gain points for every time you swipe with your credit card and unlock features that will enhance your travelling experience. But with so many frequent flyer programs to choose from how do you compare them to get the best program that gives you top value? Here are five things that you can do to ...

Life insurance is one of the most important policies that you would ever need to take out to help take care of your loved ones when you are no longer around to do so. Comparing life insurance quotes can help you in finding the best deal and help you save in the process. However, not everyone is accustomed to the jargon that insurers used, making the process hard. We have broken down four key feat...

Who knew that one day consumers will be able to shop for a car at the comfort of their home. Buying a car has become easier with many platforms such as Cars Sales, Auto Trader, Gumtree and Cars Guide to name a few offering services where you can buy a car. But how do you avoid being duped into buying a car that is a lemon? These five handy tips will help you navigate buying a car online that isn’...

Your personal loans monthly repayments are one of the most important features that you need to check. It will be the difference between finding something that is affordable and easy to maintain, or a constant stretch that can put you at risk of defaulting on your payments. These are three things that you need to know about when it comes to meeting your monthly repayments. Cash borrowed The beau...

When looking to buy your first property there are many factors that are at play, but two factors that will rush to the forefront is getting your deposit ready and when is it the right time to buy property. The type of season will play a part in helping you get the best deal, but which season is the best season. A time for properties to heat up and a time to cool down Australia has various prope...

Becoming critically ill can leave your world upside down when you least expect it. The question is are you financially prepared should you fall ill? Critical illness cover is created towards taking care of you and your loved ones when you are unable to due to sickness, so you can spend more time getting healed with a peaceful mind. There are many benefits that you can reap, but there are the basi...

It is something that most Australians put off buying, but it is something that will help keep your loved ones financial stable even when you are no longer around. Life insurance will help you to know that your loved ones are protected long after you have gone. The search for health services online has doubled over the past few years, but the question is how can you know that you are getting the b...

When looking for a car it is important that you research and check it thoroughly to know that you are not buying a dud. However, what happens when you have thought you have ticked all the boxes to finding the perfect car only to realise it is a lemon? Will you be protected by the consumer protection laws? Here are four things you need to know if you have bought a lemon. The short of it… It all ...

With the change in temperature summoning chilly evenings this means one thing. Winter is coming. Although you would rather spend most of your time hibernating indoors you will most likely use your car to get from place to place. The last thing you want is for your car to sputter and die out in the cold. Here are seven tips to get your car ready for winter. Check your battery Battery is one of t...

Australians surely love renovating, but what if you are just looking for something that can take a weekend to complete instead of the whole month? If you want to nail your weekend renovation with the right budget that can be supported by a personal loan we have just the tips for you. Get your renovations underway with the right budget Before you whip out all your weapons of mass creation to tur...

Most Australians are keepers when it comes to planting themselves in their home. When it comes to moving the trend shows that the younger you are the most likely it is for you to make a move to greener pastures where the mortgage is kinder to your pockets. With property becoming expense more people find themselves being pushed into the outskirts of cities and coastal lines, but where else do we c...

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There are various ways that we all try to save a couple of dollars here and there, but somewhere along the line we end up falling off the saving bandwagon making us lose sight of the goal we initially started off with. 85% of Australians end up breaking their financial resolutions to save due to various reasons. Managing our finances is tough act to follow, but with these five saving rules you ca...

When it comes down to ‘something borrowed’ for your wedding day you can breathe easy with a personal loan that will help keep your wedding bells ringing without the stress of a hefty bill that you cannot cover. We all know that weddings come at a price, but when it comes to financing it the best way is to always choose something that is affordable and flexible. Here are five tips on how a persona...

You can already feel it in your gut as you make that swipe to purchase that item that you know will have you seeing stars the moment you open the credit card bill, but you will still purchase it anyway. Instead of the ‘buy now, beat yourself up about it later’ method, there are a few things that can help us all to put an end to putting large purchases such as mortgage, medical, secret spending an...

If you have been trying to get a foot on the rungs of the property market, then you would have stumbled across some property prices that give you chest pains or nearly made you pass out. However, there is still hope for those entering the property market in terms of finding something that doesn’t feel like a wrecking ball sent to sweep your savings out of your bank account. Here are three ways to...

A car colour may not shout out a lot about you, but it still says something about you. There will come a time when you will be shopping for a car and the price tag won’t be the only thing that you will be concerned about. Having a car that has a colour that is suitable for you is one thing, but should you be considering selling your car 2 to 3 years after purchasing it the colour will play a role...

Frequent flyer points are convenient if you are someone who loves to travel but looking for ways to save on a flight or two. These points can open the door to a world of discounts that can be beneficial in saving for your trip. Unfortunately, they come with an expiry date which can be most unfortunate when you need it the most. Instead of letting your points go to waste here are five ways to prev...

Despite the RBA holding the cash rate at 1.5%, Australians are still feeling the economic pressure when it comes to home loans. If you are feeling a little bit hot under the collar due to the economic pressures that are imposed by an ever-increasing home loan and other financial obligations, you are not alone. These five simple steps will help you ease off the stress of your home loan should ther...

Your teenager could be celebrating their move out of the ‘L plate’ license into the ‘P plate’ license which means more freedom for them, but don’t let it become more worrying for you. Choosing a car that is suitable for a newbie driver should be affordable and easy for them to use. Even if they are still learning how to drive these are the few things you should look for in a car that will be suit...

Do you already have your eyes set on a pre-owned vehicle that you want to own your first car or add as a second edition car that will save you money? Financing your wheels shouldn’t be a problem. You can usually get a good car loan for a used car the same way that you would finance a new car, but there are a few things that you need to consider. There’s an age restriction Lenders are willing to...

Having bad neighbours in an equally bad neighbourhood can feel like you are living in a perpetual nightmare. However, if you fail to check out your neighbourhood and your neighbours prior to moving there, you will soon find out that it is more than premature grey hair that they are inducing on you, but also reducing the value of your property. Here are five tips to swerve clear and spot a bad nei...

If 2018 is the year that you plan to build a strong property investment portfolio there are a few mistakes that others have made that you don’t have to repeat. It is all about starting small when it comes to feeding your appetite for property, but rushing to make it can cause you to crash before you even started. There are many rookie mistakes people make, but here are five that you can avoid bef...

You have been through the good times of swiping away at your own convenience and through the rough times when you were scared to see the credit card bill showing you the amount you owe on your credit card. But there comes a time when you have overdrawn the relationship with your credit card that it is time to let go. These are the four signs that it is time to let go of your credit card. Your f...