871 articles written by Alex Ritchie

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Home Loans

How much does a kitchen renovation cost in Australia?

If you’re daydreaming about a kitchen upgrade and hoping to turn this into reality, you may be curious as to how much an Australian kitchen renovation costs.

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Cryptocurrency

Who is Satoshi Nakamoto? Elon Musk drops his theory on Bitcoin creator

The founder of Bitcoin, Satoshi Nakamoto, has long been a mystery. And the founder of Tesla, Elon Musk, has today thrown a theory into the ring.

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Home Loans

Will fixed rates rise in 2022? Here’s what the experts say

Wondering when fixed rates could rise in 2022? Experts from the big four banks weigh in, and you may be shocked at their predictions.

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Superannuation

Australians think banks lie about green credentials – how to spot greenwashing

With most Australians suspecting their bank of greenwashing, explore how to spot greenwashing in your financial products and how to identify providers investing in ethical and sustainable areas.

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Home Loans

Home buying intentions on the rise despite predicted interest rate hikes

CommBank’s Household Spending Intentions Index grew in February, with home buying intentions on the rise despite forecast interest rate hikes on home loans. Here's how would-be buyers can keep their home loan costs down.

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Bank Accounts

The pink tax explained: the real cost of being a female consumer

The pink tax refers to the phenomenon of gendered pricing. That is for items targeted or marketed towards women having a higher cost than comparable products targeted towards men. And it is still a common occurrence in Australia.

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Home Loans

The inner Sydney suburbs where property prices have dropped almost $200k

Over the last three months, property prices in some inner Sydney suburbs have fallen by over $190,000, according to the latest CoreLogic data.

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Credit Cards

Biggest bonus points offers - Top credit card points offers in March

RateCity’s database has discovered the credit cards offering the highest number of bonus points on sign up for March. Find the credit cards offering up to 200,000 rewards points on sign up.

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Superannuation

How much do you need to retire? The real amount you need to save for revealed

Could you retire with only $70,000 in your nest egg? New research from Super Consumers Australia indicates that the amount you may need in your super balance could be lower than you think.

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Home Insurance

How to claim flood damage on insurance

The recent floods that have devastated parts of the east coast of Australia have been catastrophic for millions. Discover how to lodge your flood insurance claim, and your options if you are uninsured or your policy does not cover flood damage.