Mortgage approval rules are set to be relaxed to try to help the economy recover from COVID-19. But is this a good thing? To help counter the effects of COVID-19 on the economy, the Federal Government has announced plans to loosen the responsible lending laws governing the loan approval processes.…
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Helping your kids get a handle on money can set them up with good habits that last forever. It's no surprise to learn that the younger you start teaching kids about money - how it works and how to manage it - the better prepared they are for the rest…
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RRP $19.99 First published in 1980, this iconic book has been loved for generations and is the go-to kids' birthday cake bible for so many Aussies. Its success is a phenomenon. Since the book's release 40 years ago it has sold more than half a million copies. A 40th-anniversary edition…
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Australia has gone into recession for the first time in 28 years. What effect could it have on you? Australia has had a very good run when it comes to continued economic growth. Twenty-eight years without a recession is a record achievement, with the previous one in 1991. So what…
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As the world grapples with the unfolding COVID-19 situation, I wanted to let you know we are committed to helping our clients through what will likely be difficult and challenging times ahead.
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Now that Australia’s banking regulator has lowered the lenders’ borrowing buffer, more people should be able to borrow more funds to buy their new home. For the last few years Australia’s banking regulator, APRA, has required lenders to use a minimum 7 per cent interest rate when assessing a new…
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As everyone awakes from winter hibernation, many people’s thoughts turn to selling or buying a home in spring. It’s no surprise. The sun starts shining, the garden bounces back into life, flowers bloom, lawns look lush and green, and homes are once again filled with light and warmth. Chances are…
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This is a rodent you’ll be happy to have in your house! Laying or standing, let the resin Seletti Mouse Lamp shed light on quirky design at your place.
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Comprehensive Credit Reporting, or 'Positive Reporting' is here. And while the banks may not be happy about sharing their customers' information with other banks, borrowers like you stand to benefit a lot more.
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Talk to wealthy people and you will find most have one thing in common - they know how to manage their money. And that means having a budget. Boring, right? It might sound tedious, but the reality is you won't get ahead without spending less than you earn.
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