189 articles written by Nick Bendel

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Car Loans

Car loans now as low as 4.79%

A range of lenders are currently offering some of the cheapest car loans in Australian history.

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Home Loans

Big four banks "move like sheep" on home loan interest rates

The Residential Mortgage Price Inquiry's interim report has set out in words what the industry has known for a long time, according to a mortgage commentator.

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Home Loans

ACCC tells mortgage borrowers to switch banks

Australia’s five biggest banks are charging loyal home loan borrowers significantly higher interest rates than new customers, an inquiry has found.

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Term Deposits

The pros and cons of term deposits

Term deposits are one of many ways for you to invest your money, alongside options such as savings accounts, shares, property and managed funds.

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Home Loans

How to take out a home loan

There are three ways to take out a mortgage in Australia, whether you’re an owner-occupier who wants a principal-and-interest loan or an investor who wants an interest-only loan.

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Bank Accounts

Australia's $50 note gets a makeover

The Reserve Bank has today revealed the design of the new $50 banknote, which will be released into general circulation in October 2018.

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Bank Accounts

The 35 best regional destinations in Australia

Australia has some amazing capital cities – stunning Sydney, vibrant Melbourne, charming Hobart, tropical Darwin. But the superb regional destinations often fly under the radar.

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Bank Accounts

What does the New Child Care Package mean for my family?

If you’re one of the millions of Australians who rely on childcare, it’s important to understand what the federal government’s New Child Care Package offers when it becomes effective on July 2 this year.

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Car Loans

New car loan includes car-buying service

ING Direct has launched a car product that combines finance with a vehicle-buying service.

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Bank Accounts

Big banks unveil app, chatbot

Westpac and Commonwealth Bank have launched digital technologies to make it easier for customers to make payments and do everyday banking tasks.