Jodie Humphries

How to build wealth through home equity loans

Building wealth and property portfolios is becoming more common practice in Australia. Home equity is one such way that home owners can build on their current wealth and add to their property portfolio.

How to survive a mortgage if you're going through financial hardship

Every now and then, an unexpected event may occur in our lives that causes financial hardships where making repayments on a home loan is impossible. Make sure you know your rights and the cover available.

Can you use your home equity loan to buy another house?

Whether you want to purchase a second property for holidaying, investment purposes, or as a place for you (or your family members) to live in the future, a home equity loan may be a way to secure those keys.

Why you should consider the value of your home before you refinance

No matter why you want to refinance, it’s important to consider the value of your home when you’re weighing up your options.

Should you pay off a personal loan or credit card first?

If you have both a credit card debt and a personal loan, you may be wondering which one you should aim to pay off first.

Does contents insurance cover moving house?

If you’ve got content insurance, you’re probably wondering if your possessions will be protected if they don’t get to their destination in one piece.

Can you extend an interest-only mortgage repayment period?

Even if your lender allows you to extend an interest-only repayment period, you should still prepare for the increased payments later.

Understanding 4x4 car insurance in Australia

If you own a 4x4 and are planning to use it to go offroad, it’s important to choose the right 4wd car insurance to suit your needs. Understand what insurers offer to decide.

Do you need a business card?

Using your personal credit card when you start your business may be tempting. However, getting a separate card for your business might be more financially wise.

When building a house, when do you start paying the mortgage?

When you need to start repaying the mortgage on a new building really depends on your lender, so make sure you know before you start building to help minimise the financial burden.