News archive for April 2019

April 2019

Best personal loans

Australia’s Best Personal Loans for July 2025

If you want to fund a big purchase such as a new car, cover an unexpected expense or consolidate your debt, finding the right personal loan can be a real game-changer.

What is Payright and how does it compare to Afterpay?

What is Payright and how does it compare to Afterpay?

The buy now, pay later (BNPL) market is experiencing a bit of a boom. Aussies have come to appreciate the convenience and affordability of post-pay services, and merchants have waxed fanatical about speedy turnovers. Touted as an interest free alternative to a credit card, they're whipping Aussies into a spending frenzy.

4 scary stats on Aussie home owners from the Westpac Home Ownership Report

4 scary stats on Aussie home owners from the Westpac Home Ownership Report

The latest Westpac Home Ownership Report, which surveyed 1,000 ‘Next Home Buyers’ or NHBs, has revealed that there is a significant education gap amongst Australia’s homeowners on key financial concepts and that most lack the needed confidence in buying property at an auction.

Big banks snub Morrison’s $1 billion small business fund

Big banks snub Morrison’s $1 billion small business fund

Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s $1 billion Business Growth Fund was supposed to be a boon to Australian small businesses. But it appears some of the major banks and superannuation funds are less than eager to throw their support behind the initiative.

This week in banking - Long weekend heralds several key changes

This week in banking - Long weekend heralds several key changes

We know you’re looking forward to the Easter long weekend, but before you dash off to the holiday destination of your choice (or settle in for a quiet stay at home), be sure to read up on the latest news in the banking world in this week’s recap.

CUA Unsecured Fixed Personal Loan rate drops to 9.89%

CUA Unsecured Fixed Personal Loan rate drops to 9.89%

Rate drop alert! Last week CUA dropped the starting rate on its Unsecured Fixed Personal Loan from an 11.99% p.a. fixed rate to a much lower 9.89% p.a. fixed rate (10.14% p.a. comparison rate^^) with a maximum loan amount of $50,000.

Are you losing the fight against bank fees?

Are you losing the fight against bank fees?

If you’re one of the many Aussies still getting hit with up to $10 in unnecessary bank fees, then it’s no surprise you’re fighting a losing battle when it comes to keeping your bank account balance looking healthy. Mozo’s here to show you how you could become the Jackie Chan-esque fee-fighter of the century, avoiding budget-battling add-ons at all costs.

You’re paying $6,007 extra interest on your business loan by staying with a big 4 bank

You’re paying $6,007 extra interest on your business loan by staying with a big 4 bank

After conducting a recent analysis on business loans, our Mozo experts found that the average Big 4 Bank business loan rate was 88 basis points higher than the average rate of challenger banks. Mozo data also revealed that this difference in interest rates means staying with a Big 4 bank could cost you an extra $6,007 in interest on a $250,000 business loan over 5 years*.

How your finances change from your 20s to your 30s

How your finances change from your 20s to your 30s

A lot can change in a decade, political leaders come and go, technology continues to advance and self-driving cars are now actually a thing. And your finances are no different - between the ages of 20 to 30 your relationship with money can undergo a quite the transformation.

A guide to cutting costs for a day at the Sydney Royal Easter Show 2019

A guide to cutting costs for a day at the Sydney Royal Easter Show 2019

The Sydney Royal Easter Show is a famous annual event that many Aussie families know and love - from the wild rides to entertaining side shows - but many also know a day at the show can come with a serious price tag that can leave your pockets feeling very empty once you leave.

April 2019 Financial Checklist

April 2019 Financial Checklist

Brace yourself! April's officially here, and with Easter, ANZAC Day and the school holidays all just around the corner, you're in for a jam-packed month ahead. Whether you’re going away or staying home this Easter, we’ve got all the juiciest money tips to get you through the month. So, sit back and relax because your fave monthly subscription has just entered the building! Here’s your monthly Financial Checklist: April 2019 Edition.

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