News archive for May 2018

May 2018

What happens if your home is underinsured?

What happens if your home is underinsured?

If your home is underinsured, it means the value of your insurance policy doesn’t cover the costs it would take to replace it. In essence: your coverage isn’t enough.

Afterpay for property: is this the end of saving for a home deposit?

Afterpay for property: is this the end of saving for a home deposit?

Often, saving up a lump sum home loan deposit is the toughest part of getting into the property market for young Aussie home buyers. One WA property developer has put a plan in place to make that a problem of the past, but is it all it’s cracked up to be?

New car loans hitting the market just in time for EOFYS

New car loans hitting the market just in time for EOFYS

Savvy shoppers have been waiting all year for this. Yes, that’s right, with June rapidly approaching so too are the end of financial year sales (EOFYS) that could see Australians snag a bargain on products as diverse as televisions to overseas holidays.

Eat Well for Less Recap - Episode Two

Eat Well for Less Recap - Episode Two

I don’t know what it is, but there’s something oddly comforting about buying things you don’t need. And it’s even more comforting to know that there are so many people around the country who do the same.

The best travel money cards for your winter holiday revealed

The best travel money cards for your winter holiday revealed

Winter holidays are right around the corner and if you’ve got big plans to escape the chill you need to get your travel money sorted. But every traveller has different spending needs, so how do you know you’re getting the right travel card for your circumstance?

Is it time to ditch your bank after the Banking Royal Commission?

Is it time to ditch your bank after the Banking Royal Commission?

If the Banking Royal Commission has shown one thing, it’s that Aussies shouldn’t blindly trust that the big banks have their best interests at heart. But the good news is, if you’re feeling let down by the dodgy practices being brought to light, there is something you can do about it - switch.

How AI is making it easier to take out life insurance

How AI is making it easier to take out life insurance

We’ve all been there. Nine questions deep into a life insurance questionnaire, with no end in sight, the will to continue is waning and your favourite social media feed is waiting in the tab next door. You quit.

Eat Well for Less Recap - Episode One

Eat Well for Less Recap - Episode One

Did you know that Australia pays the most for food anywhere in the world? More than New York and Hong Kong? That’s just one of the many things I learnt on last night’s episode of Eat Well For Less.

The hidden open banking gem in Scott Morrison’s Budget announcement

The hidden open banking gem in Scott Morrison’s Budget announcement

This week’s Federal Budget announcement - as it always does - caused a whole lot of controversy. But among talk of income tax cuts, changes to your superannuation and pension loan schemes, there was one hidden gem in Scott Morrison’s budget speech that has the fintech world talking.

First Home Super Saver Scheme has a PR problem, Gateway Bank research shows

First Home Super Saver Scheme has a PR problem, Gateway Bank research shows

When the First Home Super Saver Scheme (FHSSS) was first introduced, it was touted by Treasurer Scott Morrison as a plan that would help young home buyers “accelerate their savings by at least 30%.” But that won’t work if Aussies don’t know what it is or how to access it, Gateway Bank has suggested.

What the 2018 Federal Budget means for you

What the 2018 Federal Budget means for you

Scott Morrison was the most featured face on Australian televisions last night after announcing  the Government’s Federal Budget for 2018, which is likely to be the last one before we all head to the polls again for another national election.

Top personal loan myths busted

Top personal loan myths busted

A personal loan can be a handy and cost-effective way to achieve big milestones in your life, like buying your first car or renovating your home, not to mention extremely useful for consolidating existing debt or establishing a good credit history.

Best home loans of May 2018 - Mozo Editor’s picks

Best home loans of May 2018 - Mozo Editor’s picks

May is officially upon us and so is the chillier weather. But while some shoppers score a bargain at the winter knitwear sales, many Aussies instead look to add a hot home loan deal to their shopping list.

April financial wrap up

April financial wrap up

The Banking Royal Commission loomed large over April with a host of Australia’s biggest banks put through the wringer, but, believe it or not, there was a bunch of other finance news that hit the headlines.

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