News archive for December 2019

December 2019

Here’s why you should hold off on renovating your home this Christmas

Here’s why you should hold off on renovating your home this Christmas

Whether you feel particularly jolly at this time of year or not, one thing is clear, as a whole, Aussies are a pretty festive bunch. In fact, we’re so festive that according to a recent survey conducted by ME Bank, a significant 64% of Aussies are rushing to renovate their homes before Christmas.

Australia's Best Savings Accounts Unveiled

Australia's Best Savings Accounts Unveiled

With interest rates in Australia stuck at an all time low, getting the best value savings account is critical, whether you’re wanting to maximise your interest rate or reach your savings goal faster.

5 types of business finance to grow your business in 2020

5 types of business finance to grow your business in 2020

New year, new you. That’s how the saying goes, but it’s not a concept that just needs to be limited to your personal life. After all, why wouldn’t you want to get your business off to a great start in 2020 as well?

5 sustainable gift ideas to help you save money this Christmas

5 sustainable gift ideas to help you save money this Christmas

It’s no secret that the word “sustainable” along with “ethical” “eco-friendly” and “green” have become the buzzwords of 2019. But when it comes to gift giving what does it actually mean? What is a sustainable present?

Top travel money cards for Aussies

Top travel money cards for Aussies

Aussies love to travel the globe. Whether we’re escaping the scorching hot summer for a white Christmas or planning the next bucket list trip of 2020, it’s smart to be prepared when it comes to money and the hidden exchange and withdrawal fees you could be stung with abroad. If you’re a little confused deciding on whether a prepaid, debit or credit travel money card is the right choice for you, you're not on your own. There are a lot of things to consider when planning a trip overseas, so the money experts at Mozo have come to the party and looked at the nitty gritty to come out with some standouts to help make it easier for you to decide which is right for you.

Mastercard offers peek into new digital identity service

Mastercard offers peek into new digital identity service

Global credit card and payments company Mastercard has been making inroads into digital security, unveiling a new digital ID service which will allow customers to verify their identity without having to provide any cards or documents.

ASIC releases guideline updates to help ‘mortgage prisoners' refinance

ASIC releases guideline updates to help ‘mortgage prisoners' refinance

A year on from Mozo’s analysis of the rising number of ‘mortgage prisoners’, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has made guideline updates to the National Consumer Credit Protection Act 2019 about responsible lending to mortgage prisoners.

Do I need to let my bank know I'm travelling overseas?

Do I need to let my bank know I'm travelling overseas?

Summer. It’s one of the most popular times of the year for Australians to head interstate or overseas to make use of the holiday period, and it's also prime time for planning that international adventure next year.

Personal loan rates cut for the festive season

Personal loan rates cut for the festive season

If you’ve been toying with the idea of an end of year getaway or your New Year’s resolution is to finally tackle that home reno, you'll be excited to hear that there has been a wave of personal loan rate cuts in the lead up to the festive season.

Looking for a tailored personal loan? The answer could be Symple

Looking for a tailored personal loan? The answer could be Symple

While December brings with it plenty of festive cheer, it also comes with a lot of strained financial purse strings. And if you’re thinking of taking out a personal loan to ease the financial pressure this silly season, you may have stumbled across the idea of personalised interest rates.

The best savings accounts in Australia for 2019

The best savings accounts in Australia for 2019

With belts tightening all across the country, it’s important to keep a close eye on which savings accounts will give the best bang for your buck, but with so many out there it can easily get confusing. That’s where Mozo experts come in.

Choosing the right travel insurance for your Christmas holiday

Choosing the right travel insurance for your Christmas holiday

Whether you are heading overseas to visit family, chasing a winter wonderland or just escaping the hustle and bustle of regular life, taking out travel insurance  for your Christmas holiday should be at the top of your checklist.

December RBA meeting: Interest rates remain at 0.75%

December RBA meeting: Interest rates remain at 0.75%

It was the final meeting of 2019 - in fact, the final meeting of the decade - but rather than ending the year with a bang, the RBA made the decision to hold interest rates at 0.75% at its December board meeting in Sydney this afternoon.

Aussie fintech, Pelikin, launches travel insurance product

Aussie fintech, Pelikin, launches travel insurance product

For many Aussies, Christmas is often spent abroad and is filled with activities from snow boarding to a competitive round of golf. And with only weeks to go till the happiest day of the year, Aussie fintech, Pelikin have just announced their very own travel insurance product, which they say could be the perfect fit for younger travellers looking to get up to all sorts of fun on their next trip away.

December 2019 Financial Checklist

December 2019 Financial Checklist

December’s here, which means... it’s beginning to cost a lot like Christmas! Now, it may be the last month of the year, but it’s also the most expensive. So before you hit the shops and attempt to tackle your Christmas list, be sure to read our December Financial Checklist that’s chock-a-block full of tips and tricks to get you through the silly season.

The best home loans in Australia for 2019

The best home loans in Australia for 2019

Australia's best home loans have been ranked for the 2019 Mozo Expert's Choice Awards, and the results are eye opening. Choosing the best value home loan over the average big bank loan could save a typical borrower more than $82,000 over the life of the loan*, but with so many options available it can be hard to know where to start.

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