472 articles written by Alex Ritchie

/australian-property-prices-rise-approaching-7-trillion
Home Loans

Australian property prices on the rise, approaching $7 trillion

Despite slowing conditions in Sydney, Australian residential property prices have risen across the country, bringing the total value to nearly $7 trillion.

/fast-track-your-way-to-mortgage-freedom
Home Loans

Fast track your way to mortgage freedom

Paying off your home loan early doesn’t just free up valuable cash and provide the security of outright home ownership. It will also save you a bundle in interest.

/goodbye-opal-hello-credit-card-sydney-transport-goes-contactless
Credit Cards

Goodbye Opal, hello credit card: Sydney transport goes contactless

Sydney commuters can now “tap on and off” with their credit card, debit card or mobile device on all government-owned ferry and light rail services.

/banks-loosen-reins-interest-lending
Home Loans

Banks loosen the reins on interest-only lending

The Reserve Bank of Australia has today left the cash rate on hold at 1.5 per cent, but banks have been making significant cuts to interest-only rates across the market.

/lexus-voted-best-for-customer-satisfaction
Car Loans

Lexus voted "best of the best" for customer satisfaction

If you’re in the market for a car loan you may want to consider adding Lexus to your list of options, as the car manufacturer has been named the winner of the Roy Morgan Customer Satisfaction Award “Best of the Best” for 2017.

/talk-way-lower-interest-rate
Home Loans

How to talk your way to a lower interest rate

If you’re currently paying off a mortgage, there’s an interest rate cut waiting for you if you simply ask for it.

/cant-buy-love-aussies-spend-23-million-valentines-day
Bank Accounts

Can't buy me love; Aussies spend $23 million on Valentine's Day

Last Valentine’s Day, Aussies spent over $23 million dollars on romance, with millennials putting other generations to shame with how much they’re willing to spend on love.

/australians-losing-millions-romance-scams
Bank Accounts

Australians losing millions to romance scams

ANZ has released a warning to watch out for deception this Valentine’s Day, as Australians are losing millions of dollars to romance scams, with men and Aussies over 55 most likely to be the targets.

/anz-and-westpac-refund-millions-to-credit-card-holders
Credit Cards

ANZ and Westpac refund millions to credit card holders

ASIC has announced that ANZ and Westpac will give a combined $21 million back to credit card customers, following concerns about their lending practices.

/need-know-new-payments-platform
Bank Accounts

What you need to know about the New Payments Platform

Gone are the days of waiting for payments to reach your account. The New Payments Platform is set to transform the way Australians spend money.