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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Cryptocurrency

What are DeFi services and how can they benefit you? | RateCity

Financial services offered on blockchains, also called Decentralised Finance or DeFi, may be helpful for investors in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Why are these necessary and how do they work?

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Energy

How Social Energy Australia puts power directly in your hands? | RateCity

Social Energy can help you store and distribute clean solar energy and is a market leader in solar power trading.

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Credit Cards

Decoding the David Jones Rewards program | RateCity

Enjoy various perks on your everyday spending at DJ’s with the David Jones Rewards Program. You could also earn points for your shopping at DJ’s with a David Jones credit card.

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Cryptocurrency

What is Binance? | RateCity

Binance is one of the largest cryptocurrency exchange platforms in terms of trading value, and Binance Coin (called BNB today) is its native cryptocurrency.

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Home Insurance

Home insurance for older properties | RateCity

Finding good home insurance for older properties can be challenging, but you can do it with a little research. Find out how.

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Home Loans

What is the difference between a full doc and a low-doc loan? | RateCity

Non-standard borrowers like those who are self-employed may not qualify for a traditional full doc home loan, but there are lenders who offer low-doc home loans that don’t require standard income documentation like payslips for approval.

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Credit Score

Is it possible to correct credit report errors? | RateCity

Any incorrectly listed information, like a payment default, on your credit report can pull down your credit score. Here’s how you can stay on top of your credit by regularly checking your credit report.

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Car Insurance

Which is the safest car in Australia? | RateCity

If you are in the market to buy a car, it’s important to compare safety features and ratings to find a car that keeps you and your family safe on the roads.

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Home Loans

Why do lenders ask for payslips when you apply for a home loan? | RateCity

Lenders use your payslips to verify your income to make sure you earn enough before approving you for a mortgage loan.

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Energy

A short guide to getting solar for your home | RateCity

A summary of the steps you need to take to install solar panels on your roof to start producing your own electricity.