Jodie Humphries

Personal Finance Editor

Jodie Humphries is an experienced Personal & Home Finances Editor for RateCity with expertise in financial topics, including credit, loans, superannuation, mortgage and housing, insurance, telecommunications, and more. For over a decade, Jodie's journalism and editing career has seen work published at both Finder and Sharesight, and as one of RateCity's chief contributors, Jodie spends her time working on ways to make personal finances within reach of everyone in Australia.

561 articles written by Jodie Humphries

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Credit Score

All you need to know about the Experian credit score

A good Experian credit score can improve your chances of getting a competitive deal on credit cards, loans or mortgages. Find out how to get your Experian Credit Score.

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Home Loans

Dealing with a negative mortgage when going through a divorce

Find out your options if you’re dealing with divorce proceedings and your house has a negative equity mortgage.

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Superannuation

Can you draw on your super during financial hardship?

Most super funds do allow you to withdraw some of your super if you find yourself facing financial hardship, there are strict conditions and tax implications.

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NBN Plans

What is FTTP?

FTTP or Fibre to the Premises, is a fixed-line NBN connection that links homes and businesses to the broadband network by laying fibre cables from a fibre node all the way to the individual premises.

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Superannuation

What happens to your super when you move overseas?

Considering a move overseas and curious how this could affect your super? You may not be able to access your superannuation funds early.

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Savings Accounts

What is compound interest, and how does it help me?

Currently, the rate of interest on most savings accounts is low, so growing your money may seem hard. But one thing that can help to increase your savings is compound interest. What is compound interest, and how is it calculated?

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Superannuation

What is a retirement income stream from superannuation?

After you retire, a super income stream allows you to receive regular payments with some tax benefits. Learn more about a superannuation income stream and its benefits.

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Credit Cards

Should you get a debt consolidation loan or a balance transfer credit card?

If you have multiple loans, managing them can be cumbersome and even expensive. Consider looking for a debt consolidation loan or balance transfer credit card to help lower this burden.

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Superannuation

What are preserved superannuation benefits and when can you access them?

Preserved super benefits refer to the super contributions you can only access once you meet a condition of release. Learn more about accessing your super.

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Home Loans

How to purchase property as a couple but keep one name on the property title

If you’re purchasing a property with another person and want both names on the mortgage but only one name on the property title, you’ll need to check if your lender allows this.