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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Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency staking vs mining – how are they different? | RateCity

Staking and mining are two different ways of verifying transactions and securing the blockchain while generating new crypto coins in the process.

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Cryptocurrency

What is Bitcoin Gold (BTG), and why was it created? | RateCity

Find out what Bitcoin Gold (BTG) is and why it was created from Bitcoin.

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Cryptocurrency

What is Cardano and how does it work?

Cardano is a public blockchain platform with its own cryptocurrency called ADA. ADA is the world’s largest cryptocurrency to use a proof-of-stake blockchain, which is considered a more sustainable alternative to proof-of-work ones.

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Savings Accounts

Automate your savings with an automatic savings account

Do you notice your fortnightly car repayments, iphone bill or charity contributions when they are direct debited from your account? Based on the same concept as direct debiting, setting up an automatic savings plan can help you to save more and help you reach your financial goals sooner.

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Home Loans

What is mortgage restructuring?

Mortgage restructuring can help you keep up with your mortgage in difficult times by changing the terms of your mortgage. But if you only want a lower interest rate, you may consider refinancing your home loan.

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Personal Loans

Can I use a balance transfer credit card to pay off a personal loan?

Balance transfer cards are generally used to pay off credit card debts, but you could also balance transfer a personal loan in some cases to pay it off sooner.

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Buy Now Pay Later

The pros and cons of using buy now pay later

A BNPL platform could help you better plan your finances through staggered payment plans, but you could be hit by late payment fees if you’re not careful.

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Home Loans

The real cost of buying a home that needs renovation

Purchasing a fixer-upper home could save you upfront costs but there are plenty of other things to consider, especially the cost of renovating your home.

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Home Loans

What is the difference between owner-occupied and investor home loans?

If you're planning to buy a house, you'll most likely apply for a mortgage to pay for it. However, whether you apply for an owner-occupied or investor home loan will depend upon the purpose for which you're going to use the property. As the name implies, an owner-occupied home loan is for individuals who wish to purchase a house to live in. On the other hand, an investor loan is for people who plan to buy a house and use it to earn rental income.

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Credit Cards

Can I transfer my Amex Membership Rewards points to Qantas?

If you enjoy travelling, you can choose to turn your American Express Membership Rewards points into Qantas points to pay for your next vacation. However, to transfer your Amex points to Qantas, you need to be an Ascent Premium member.