162 articles written by Georgia Brown

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Credit Score

Does your partner’s credit score affect yours?

It might be a little too forward to ask a potential love interest what their credit score is on the first date. But if you’re starting to get serious, it could be time for a serious conversation.

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Credit Score

What is Equifax One Score, and how does it change credit scores?

Australian credit reporting bureau Equifax has rolled out a new credit score system and it could mean your credit behaviours are better reflected.

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Superannuation

Super guarantee to boost women’s savings while mums left behind

Despite indications that the government was considering scrapping the legislated super guarantee increase, the 2021-2022 Federal Budget revealed that it will indeed rise to 12 per cent by 2025.

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Car Loans

New vehicle sales for April reach historic level

It would appear that demand for new vehicles is continuing to grow, with last month’s new vehicle sales figures reaching the highest level on record for the month of April.

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Car Loans

How to get ready for an electric car

If you’re looking to buy your first electric vehicle, you might be interested to learn how best to set yourself and your home up ahead of your purchase.

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Superannuation

New report reveals dire consequences of Super Guarantee backflip

An analysis released by Industry Super Australia has found that millions of low and middle-income Australian families will not have enough to retire on if the government cuts the legislated Super Guarantee rise.

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Personal Loans

April’s top personal loans and how they could help you lower energy costs

Future-proofing your home by making environmentally conscious upgrades has the potential to not only save you money on energy costs but may also add value to your home.

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Superannuation

New research reveals Australia’s most responsible super funds

Australian superannuation funds following environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles collectively manage over $1.6 trillion, according to a new study.

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Credit Score

Will you hurt your credit score if you cancel your credit card?

If you have a credit card that you’ve successfully paid off in full, and perhaps feel that you’d be better off without for one reason or another, you might be considering cancelling it and closing the account altogether.

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Superannuation

New superannuation campaign shines light on widening gender gap

Research shows Australian women already retire with significantly less super than men, and Industry Super Australia’s (ISA) new campaign video warns that proposed cuts to super will push women even further behind.