Vidhu Bajaj

Personal Finance Writer

Vidhu is a Personal Finance Writer at RateCity. She has been writing about finance topics from car loans and home loans to superannuation and cryptocurrencies for over five years. Before moving into finance, Vidhu went to law school where she studied human rights law. She has a Bachelor of Law degree and has previously worked in asset finance for Clifford Chance for more than four years. During her time at Clifford Chance, she worked in the India, London and Hong Kong offices on everything from aviation to vessel finance. In her spare time you’ll find her reading the Australian Financial Review or spending time with her dog Coco.

206 articles written by Vidhu Bajaj

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Credit Cards

Can I use a personal loan to refinance my credit card debt? | RateCity

It may be possible to take out a personal loan to pay off your mounting credit card debt, but there are potential downsides to consider.

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Superannuation

Can you access your super for IVF treatment? | RateCity

If you’re looking for options to pay for IVF, it may be possible to access your super early to cover the cost of the treatment.

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Home Loans

Difference between a home equity loan and a reverse mortgage? | RateCity

Accessing the equity in your home can be done via a home equity loan or reverse mortgage, but what are they? Understand what they are and how they work.

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Credit Score

Do credit inquiries impact my credit score? | RateCity

Your credit score is a three-digit number representing how much of a risk you could pose to lenders when opening a new line of credit. It’s determined by applying some complex algorithms to the information in your credit file, which is essentially a record of your financial history.

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Car Insurance

Car insurance renewal tips to boost your savings | RateCity

If your car insurance policy is up for renewal, it may be a good time to review your cover and refresh it.

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Buy Now Pay Later

What is Limepay and how does it work? | RateCity

Limepay is a buy now, pay later platform that allows you to break down your purchases into four, interest-free instalments paid every fortnight. The platform completely integrates with partner merchants to provide a secure and seamless checkout experience without redirecting you to third-party sites.

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Home Loans

Different ways to finance a solar power system for home | RateCity

Investing in a solar power system for your home could help you cut down your energy bills and also reduce your environmental impact.

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Car Insurance

What is the difference between pink and blue slip inspections? | RateCity

Pink and blue slip inspections refer to roadworthy inspections required to register a light vehicle in NSW. Find out whether you need a pink slip or a blue slip.

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Buy Now Pay Later

Can using a buy now pay later service hurt my financial health? | RateCity

Buy now pay later (BNPL) may appear as a more manageable way of buying big-ticket items, but you need to be aware of maintaining your credit score and overall financial health.

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Cryptocurrency

What is Bitcoin Diamond and where can you get it? | RateCity

Bitcoin Diamond (BCD) was developed to supposedly address the shortcomings of the original Bitcoin and offer an alternative option to investors.