871 articles written by Alex Ritchie

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Home Loans

ANZ cuts interest rate floor

ANZ will decrease its interest rate floor for home loan serviceability assessments from 5.5 per cent to 5.25 per cent, effective 17 February. 

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Credit Cards

CommBank launches new rewards credit card

CommBank has launched a new rewards credit card, with customers able to earn up to 3 Awards points for every dollar spent.

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Home Loans

Home buying intentions at record high

Home auctions may soon be even more crowded, with Commonwealth Bank (CBA) reporting that home buying intentions have reached record highs.

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Home Loans

Stuck with a bank you don't like? There may be a psychological reason

Consumer inertia may be the reason why millions of Aussies choose to stay with their bank, even if it refuses to pass on a full RBA-led rate cut or charges higher than average fees.

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Bank Accounts

Fix your finances in 2020 and save over $3,000

Start the new year with more money in your pocket by making four simple changes to your finances – it may save you around $3,000 in 2020.

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Home Loans

Lowest rates from banks in the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme

The First Home Loan Deposit Scheme is officially accepting applications, with 3,000 first home buyers already reserving a place, according to Domain data.

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Credit Cards

Travel-friendly money moves for your 2020 adventures

It’s easy to rack up overseas costs, including foreign ATM fees and currency conversion fees, when you’re living in the moment. However, if you can put in a little time and planning before your trip, you could save big.

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Personal Loans

Engaged over Christmas? Here’s how to actually afford a wedding

When it comes to paying for your wedding, not everyone has family who can help them out. Here are a few ways you can help keep costs down and pay for your wedding.

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Bank Accounts

Apple Pay, Google Pay and Samsung Pay; what does your bank offer?

Forget cash; mobile payment platforms are the king, with more banks than ever before offering a variety of digital wallet options.

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Home Loans

Sydney and Melbourne property market driving national price growth

In good news for homeowners looking to sell, and bad news for would-be-buyers, national residential property prices are rising again.