News archive for January 2020

January 2020

Australian bushfires: how to recover key items and access support

Australian bushfires: how to recover key items and access support

The bushfires that have affected parts of New South Wales and Victoria have thrown thousands of Australians’ lives into disarray. And with so many forced from their homes, there’s every likelihood that important documents have been left behind or lost altogether.

How to banish your festive debt regret with a balance transfer card

How to banish your festive debt regret with a balance transfer card

Although the Christmas tree may be long gone, packed away in the loft with the tinsel and baubles gathering dust, there’s one thing from the festive season that you might still be feeling the effects of: credit card debt. In fact, according to a recent report by Mozo, Australians currently have a whopping $27.2 billion of credit card debt racked up, accruing interest.

Will the RBA cut interest rates in February?

Will the RBA cut interest rates in February?

The Reserve Bank’s February meeting is just around the corner, and while it seemed like a pretty fine-balanced decision for a few days, the chances we’ll see the cash rate cut to 0.50% have dropped significantly.

ANZ Online Saver interest rate drops to lowest yet

ANZ Online Saver interest rate drops to lowest yet

Just months after shaving 25 basis points off the introductory bonus offer rate, ANZ has again made cuts to its ANZ Online Saver account. This time round slicing 5 basis points off the base interest rate to lower the maximum interest to be earned with this savings account from 1.60% to 1.55%.

Is 2020 the year you should take out life insurance?

Is 2020 the year you should take out life insurance?

Life insurance isn’t the most glamorous of topics, but it’s pretty unwise to ignore it. After all, can you be sure your family won’t be overwhelmed by a wave of financial obligations if something were to happen to you?

How to benefit from the car sales slump

How to benefit from the car sales slump

They say every cloud has a silver lining, and if 2020 is the year you’re looking to pick up a new car, you may find that the odds are in your favour.

Top 5 most Insta-worthy travel spots of 2020

Top 5 most Insta-worthy travel spots of 2020

When it comes to picking a destination for your next big holiday, word of mouth is everything. Some people turn to their Gran, while others turn to the ‘Gram.

How to review your home insurance this January with 2020 vision

How to review your home insurance this January with 2020 vision

Ok, you’re probably tired of all the 2020 vision jokes already, but honestly they’ve been coming for the past five years. And regardless of whether or not you’ve suddenly gained perfect vision in the new year, January is a great time to review your home insurance policy.

Mozo Money Horoscope: Your 2020 vision

Mozo Money Horoscope: Your 2020 vision

Ladies and gentlemen, the time has finally come to shake the Mozo Magic 8-ball once more to catch a glimpse of what your financial future holds for the next year. What’ll 2020 look like for you? A major career change? A new car? There’s only one way to find out… Behold, your 2020 vision awaits!

New me, debt free: how to ditch your debt in 2020

New me, debt free: how to ditch your debt in 2020

With a new year and a new decade comes promises of starting afresh - and for many people, that may mean letting go of old debts and getting back in touch with healthier money habits.

5 ways to save money on car insurance this January

5 ways to save money on car insurance this January

January is finally here, and we all know what that means...It’s time to face your financial fears! Yes you were probably expecting something a little more exciting, but the beginning of a new year really is a good time to review your expenses and see where you could be saving more money in the year ahead.

Online home loan lenders to put on your house hunting list in 2020

Online home loan lenders to put on your house hunting list in 2020

Is getting new digs on your to do list for 2020? Well if you are keen to become a homeowner or you’re looking to refinance this year, then you’ve probably started sifting through all the home loans on offer already. Of course that in itself is no mean feat, because there’s a lot of home loans to choose from, in fact according to our databases there are over 500 home loans available in Australia.

UBank reveals the top Aussie savings goals of 2020

UBank reveals the top Aussie savings goals of 2020

Still need to set your new year’s financial resolutions? Well, take inspiration from online bank UBank’s interesting new data which reveals the most popular savings goals among Aussies in 2020 and how much they’re saving towards them.

Why 2020 could be the best year to take out a business loan

Why 2020 could be the best year to take out a business loan

For many Australians, January presents the perfect time to take control of their finances and set goals for the year ahead. And given the year of financial flux that was 2019, plenty of Aussie businesses and households are likely only just catching up now.

Why 2020 could be the best year to take out a business loan

Why 2020 could be the best year to take out a business loan

Cuts, cuts and more cuts - the Reserve Bank didn’t hold back on interest rate cuts in 2019 and neither did lenders. The result? Business loan rates are the lowest we’ve seen in years and with more action from the RBA on the horizon, rates could keep plummeting!

How to set yourself a New Year’s budget and stick to it

How to set yourself a New Year’s budget and stick to it

At the start of every new year, it seems that everyone has got the same goal in mind: to save more money. But obstacles and temptations abound, and even after a few setbacks it’s easy to become demoralised.

Top ways to crush debt in 2020

Top ways to crush debt in 2020

The new year has arrived, and with it a shiny new decade, making it the perfect time to get serious about wiping clean the debts of yesteryear and starting the new decade afresh.

January 2020 Financial Checklist

January 2020 Financial Checklist

With the Christmas festivities all done and dusted, 2019 has officially left the building, folks! And with the new year finally here, your fave Financial Checklist is back and better than ever! Did you miss us?

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