871 articles written by Alex Ritchie

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Home Loans

The cash rate is 2.60%: what to do when your fixed term ends

It’s important to be realistic that your fixed rate period will come to an end and you may enter into a higher rate environment. Let's explore your options for when a fixed rate period is nearing completion.

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Savings Accounts

Where savers can get interest rates above 4%

RateCity research shows that there are nine savings accounts on our database offering high interest rates above 3%, and four term deposits offering rates above 4%.

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Home Loans

Property buyers can borrow $134,500 less thanks to the latest rate hikes

The average person’s maximum borrowing capacity has dropped by approximately 20%, or $134,500, as a result of the last five interest rate rises, according to RateCity research.

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Bank Accounts

Make your finances sustainable: how to decarbonise your money

Australians may be curious to know which financial areas can make the biggest impact if you switch to an environmentally friendly company, so you can decarbonise your money

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Personal Loans

How to pay for polished concrete in your home renovation

Looking to add polished concrete to your home renovation? If you’re unsure how you can finance installing polished concrete, it may be worth considering a home renovation personal loan.

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Home Insurance

Green insurance: ethical insurers in Australia

If you’re intent on making more sustainable choices this year - this could also include your insurance provider. Two major insurers, Auto & General and Huddle, have both committed to avoiding companies in the fossil fuel sector.

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Savings Accounts

Savings account interest rates hit 4%: where to get a high interest savings account

Savings account interest rates have just breached the 4% mark for the first time in seven years, thanks to Bank of Queensland. Discover who is offering high interest savings accounts.

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Home Loans

Why rising interest rates are hurting houses more than apartments

The latest research from Australia’s central bank shows that houses are the hardest hit by the latest market slump, particularly luxury homes. This sensitivity may be related to rising interest rates.

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Home Loans

When will my mortgage repayments increase? How long it takes for rate hikes to kick in

If your lender has announced it is passing on the latest rate hike, you may be wondering when exactly this will impact your mortgage repayments.

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Energy

Sustainable electricity: which electricity companies are the most sustainable?

Sustainability is a huge priority for many Australians. Let’s explore which electricity companies in Australia are the most sustainable, and why they've won the top ranking.