News archive for June 2018

June 2018

Home loan rates are climbing, but the RBA won’t join in at July meeting

Home loan rates are climbing, but the RBA won’t join in at July meeting

It’s hard to believe that the sixth RBA board meeting of the year is almost here, but while all eyes will be on Governor Philip Lowe’s statement at 2:30pm on Tuesday, another likely rate hold will mean that attention soon shifts back to where the real rate movement lies - in the home loan market.

Family friendly, wallet friendly, winter school holiday activities

Family friendly, wallet friendly, winter school holiday activities

With the upcoming July holidays, are you panicking about how to keep the kids entertained without breaking your bank? Don’t worry! We’ve done some digging for you and found a few cheap, some even free, family friendly activities that will ensure boredom is the last thing on your kids’ minds this winter holiday.

How to get car loan ready for the EOFY

How to get car loan ready for the EOFY

Whether it’s time for an upgrade or you’re craving a new set of wheels, the end of financial year (EOFY) may be the perfect time pick up a new car.

EOFY: last minute tax tips to jump on

EOFY: last minute tax tips to jump on

As the saying goes, nothing is certain in life but death and taxes. So with EOFY just days away and tax return season looming ahead, many Aussie taxpayers will be wondering if there’s anything they can do before the financial year ends to make their 2018 tax return more rewarding (and less painful).

ING makes everyday saving as simple as tweeting

ING makes everyday saving as simple as tweeting

ING have introduced a new savings feature, allowing Aussies to link their automatic savings to everyday occurences, like hitting their daily step count, loading the dishwasher or even changes in the weather.

Can you guess which Sydney areas pay the most for stamp duty?

Can you guess which Sydney areas pay the most for stamp duty?

Any Aussie who currently owns a property can remember the feeling of walking through the front door of their brand new home for the first time. But a moment many will want to try to forget is the bundle they had to cough up in stamp duty.

EOFY sparks home loan discounting frenzy

EOFY sparks home loan discounting frenzy

The end of the financial year is fast approaching and lots of Aussies are ready to bag a bargain at the EOFY sales, whether it’s an upgraded laptop, a new set of wheels or that new dishwasher you’ve been coveting for months.

5 EOFY money deals you’ll want to get your hands on

5 EOFY money deals you’ll want to get your hands on

The countdown to June 30 is officially on, but while you may be eyeing off an EOFY bargain on a new TV or set of wheels, it’s also a great time to bag a limited time offer on a range of financial products.

Is now the perfect time to have “the talk” with your home loan lender?

Is now the perfect time to have “the talk” with your home loan lender?

Having “the talk” might be awkward, you may feel uncomfortable and in the end, tears could indeed be shed. But Mozo’s recent research has indicated that they’re more likely to be tears of joy not sadness, with seven in 10 Australian home loan hagglers successfully negotiating a cheaper interest rate on their home loan.

5 killer EOFY home loan deals

5 killer EOFY home loan deals

The end of the financial year is fast approaching and lots of Aussies are ready to bag a bargain at the EOFY sales, whether it’s an upgraded laptop, a new set of wheels or that new dishwasher you’ve been coveting for months.

May financial wrap up

May financial wrap up

May wasn’t just any ordinary month when it came to covering finance news over here at Mozo.

June 2018 Financial Checklist

June 2018 Financial Checklist

Welcome back, everyone! It’s been a while since we last caught up. Since March, we celebrated Easter, fell for some April fools tricks and gave our mother’s a reason to smile - but we also hope you’ve been staying on top of your finances. But don’t worry if you’ve been too preoccupied with the Royal Wedding to worry about your bank balance because we’ve got 5 fresh, financial to-dos you can add to your checklist!

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