472 articles written by Alex Ritchie

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Home Loans

What is a good rental yield?

Understanding the rental yield for potential property investment opportunities is crucial. So, what exactly is rental yield, and how do investors determine what is considered ‘good’ or ‘bad’?

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Superannuation

How do you calculate superannuation?

To calculate your superannuation, you will need to know two things: your current pre-tax income and the current rate for the super guarantee.

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Credit Score

Do fines affect your credit rating?

Have you been hit with a fine? You may be curious to know whether a fine will be recorded on your credit history and if it could affect your credit score.

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Home Loans

These are the median house and unit prices in Sydney and its regions

Whether you’re considering purchasing your first home in Sydney or looking to nab another investment property, it’s crucial you familiarise yourself with the latest housing market data before you take the plunge.

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Credit Cards

Nab flights to New York or Japan with these frequent flyer cards offering bonus points on sign up

Is taking a holiday at the top of your New Year’s Resolutions list? Then why not take the pressure out of your budget and consider using credit card frequent flyer points on sign up to pay for your travels. 

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Credit Cards

The biggest credit card bonus points deals this January – up to 300k points on offer

Looking to kick 2023 off with a bang? Look no further than these competitive credit cards offering six-figure points bonuses on sign up. This month, there are ten credit cards offering bulk points bonuses on sign up ranging from 100,000-300,000 points.

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Credit Cards

How do I get Travel Credit on my Amex card?

While most American Express cards offer some kind of travel rewards, there are only a few cards that will give you Travel Credit. This credit could be used to book your flights, pay for a hotel stay, or even rent a car.

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Credit Cards

Bad habits coming back: Australia’s credit card debt ticks up for 2nd month in a row

Australia’s total credit card debt has ticked up for the second month in a row, in a worrying sign some families may be resorting to the plastic to make ends meet.

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Credit Cards

What does a credit card concierge service do?

Often when we search for a new credit card we have certain features in mind that we're after. Some people value a low interest rate card with a long interest free period while others are looking to maximise their frequent flyer points and rewards.

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Savings Accounts

ACCC savings enquiry welcome but customers should take matters into their own hands

RateCity welcomes any ACCC investigation into savings account interest rates, however, customers need not wait for the outcome of an inquiry to get a competitive deal.