Nina Hendy
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How To Save Money In Cost-Of-Living Crisis
The cost of living is on the rise in Australia, putting financial pressure on Australians. Here are some easy ways to save money. The price of everything from groceries, petrol, insurance, renting and purchasing a property has been on the... -
Guide To Pet Insurance: How it Works, What It Covers
Australians love their pets. Almost two thirds of households have a pet, while 90% of us have had a pet at some stage of our lives. But the reality is that pet ownership can be expensive. After pet food, the... -
How To Refinance Your Home Loan
As interest rates soar, Australians are looking for a better deal on their loan. Here’s what you need to know about refinancing your mortgage. Record numbers of Australians are refinancing their home as the Reserve Bank of Australia continues to... -
Buy Now, Pay Later With No Credit Check Explained
Buy Now Pay Later lenders don’t always conduct a credit check before approving your account. But is this a good idea and will it impact your credit score? Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) is the modern equivalent of lay-buy, except... -
Data Breaches: How To Protect Yourself From Scams
Scams and hacks seem to be part of life these days. After all, we all need to hand over personal information to open a bank account, receive an insurance pay out or get a license to drive a car. But... -
Will A VPN Protect You From Hackers?
Concern about our individual cyber security is growing among Australians in the wake of numerous data breaches, including two significant attacks on Australian companies. The Optus data breach impacted nearly 10 million customers, many of whom were required to replace... -
What Is An Ethical Super Fund?
Ethical superannuation funds are on the rise. Also referred to as sustainable or responsible investing, these funds work to invest your nest egg so that it aligns with a set of ethical standards. This means that an ethical investment manager... -
Balance Transfer Credit Cards Explained
Credit card debt can be a huge problem in Australia, with a growing number of cardholders using their cards to cover the rising cost of living. Data from the Reserve Bank of Australia shows that as a nation, we collectively... -
The Medicare Levy Surcharge Explained
By global standards, the healthcare system is pretty good in Australia. While the pandemic has put the health sector through its paces and our nation’s doctors, nurses and specialists are certainly battle-weary, most of us can still access high-quality healthcare... -
How Much Super Should I Have At My Age?
How much superannuation you stash away over the course of your working life will play a crucial part in what life looks like in your retirement years. Depending how far off retirement might be for you, it can be tough... -
Buy Now, Pay Later Debt Could Harm First Home Buyers
That dress you purchased on Afterpay six months ago could impact your ability to secure a home loan. Banks and lenders will now treat any buy now, pay later (BNPL) arrangements as ongoing debt when lenders assess home loans, which... -
How To Find The Best Internet Deals in Australia
Make no mistake. When it comes to home internet, it absolutely pays to shop around. And we all have to do it right now, with the rising cost of living and stagnant wages highlighting the importance of saving on monthly... -
Climate Change Causing Home Insurance Premiums To Rise
Insurance is getting more expensive amid warnings that some Australian homes will be uninsurable in less than a decade. The effects of climate change are widening the gap in home insurance affordability, presenting huge risks for homeowners living in parts... -
Super Switchers: Why Aussies Are Changing Superannuation Funds
Tougher economic conditions and turmoil in the financial markets has some Australians contemplating whether switching super funds could bolster the size of their nest egg upon retirement. A poll conducted by UMR Strategic Research for Industry Super Australia found that...