Planning Prevents Poor Performance
Not a year goes by without some part of Australia being devastated by a natural disaster. Bushfires, floods, storms and tropical cyclones are a part of our lives. And as
Interest Rates
While we understand banks charge interest on their home loans, exactly what determines the rate? Should we be worried that interest rates will spike higher in the years
Demystifying loan jargon
Planning to apply for a loan but confused by the myriad of banking jargon? You're not alone. Many people struggle to understand loan terms and the multitude of acronyms
What happens when interest rates increase?
It’s hard to imagine taking out a home loan with an interest rate of 17% per annum or higher, yet that was the reality for homebuyers in the late 1980s and early 1990s
5 tips to survive a decline in income
Since precautionary measures were heightened to slow the spread of COVID-19, almost 1 million Australians have lost their jobs. According to the Australian Bureau of Sta
Why 2020 could be your year to buy property
If you have been thinking about making the leap from renting to purchasing property, 2020 might be the time.Following a drop in property prices, the market once aga
The Financial effects of divorce after 50
With the average age of marriage on the rise, so is the age of divorce. Divorce for people over the age of 50 accounts for 30% of all permanent splits.The over 50s h
5 ways to benefit from record low interest rates
Interest rates are at their lowest level in years and the forecasts suggest they will continue to drop. With low interest rates comes opportunities, so how can you or yo
Five reasons to refinance your home loan
Many people regularly make the mistake of selecting a home loan and riding out whatever the original loan terms and its prevailing interest rate dish up. What people may