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.

627 articles written by Jodie Humphries

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Superannuation

Do you get superannuation while on long service leave?

If you’ve worked for the same employer for many years, you may be due for paid long service leave and you may receive super benefits for your time off. Read on to find out more. 

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Superannuation

Superannuation Payment Due Dates - When are they? | RateCity

Employers required to make superannuation guarantee contributions should ensure payments are received by the super fund every quarter by the specified due date. 

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Home Loans

What to know when applying for a home loan while pregnant

Preparing for a baby is stressful enough without throwing a home loan into the mix. But being armed with the right information about applying for a home loan while on maternity leave may help.

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Superannuation

Can I contribute to my spouse's superannuation fund?

You can contribute to your spouse's superannuation if they don’t earn enough for a reasonable retirement balance. Based on your contribution and their salary, you may get a tax offset.

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Savings Accounts

What are ethical savings accounts?

Ethical savings accounts are growing in popularity in Australia, as more people make an active choice to bank with financial institutions that align with their values. So, is it time for you to make the switch to an ethical savings account?

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Term Deposits

What can you learn from Australian term deposit historical rates?

How do old term deposit rates compare against today’s interest rates? Are there lessons to be learned from historical term deposit interest rates?

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Credit Cards

What happens to my credit card debt when I die?

You may be wondering whether your debt dies when you do. In many cases, it lives on and will need to be repaid before your family can inherit money.

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Savings Accounts

Can I open a savings account for my grandchild?

Can grandparents set up savings accounts for grandchildren? Most banks and credit unions in Australia allow this in some way or another. Here’s what you need to know about opening a savings account for a grandchild.

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Home Insurance

All you need to know about home insurance cancellation and refunds

A home insurance policy gives you the peace of mind, but there are certain situations when you may want to cancel your existing policy.

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Home Loans

Checklist of documents needed for a home loan application

It pays to be prepared while applying for a home loan. Find out which documents you will most likely require while applying for a home loan to enjoy a seamless application process.