Whip out those crumpled receipts (once you figure out where you put them) and get your paperwork ready, because the end of the financial year countdown has officially begun And while the EOFY countdown might not end with fireworks, champagne or a cheeky midnight kiss like the NYE countdown, if you follow our EOFY to-do-list, it’ll be just as monumental!
With National DIY Day coming up on the 6 April, eBay has revealed that online shopping for home improvements is set to skyrocket in 2019, predicting that Aussies will spend a whopping $621 million just this year alone.
After your 21st, the next real birthday milestone isn't until the big dirty-thirty, and a lot can happen in between the two. Aside from a few physical changes, like your first grey hairs and being struck by the dreaded 2-day hangover curse (enjoy it while it last kids!), the most significant difference you'll face when turning 30 is a switch in your priorities, particularly when it comes to your finances.
Every year on the 8th of March people from around the globe come together to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women, for International Women’s Day. This year, the International Women’s Day campaign theme is ‘BalanceforBetter,’ which encompasses the idea of striving for a gender-balanced world. So, in light of this year’s theme, we thought we’d take a look at how women fare in finance.
When making a big purchase or financial commitment, the most common advice you’ll hear is to always “shop around” before deciding. However, when it comes to applying for a personal loan, if you go about this the wrong way, “shopping around” could be detrimental to your credit score, and potentially prevent you from being approved for the loan.
Whether it’s time to consolidate high interest debt, tick off that bucket list holiday, pay for your wedding or give your home the facelift it needs, a personal loan is a great option for those looking to borrow a lump sum of money.
If you were to ask the average Australian what they’d most like out of their banking products, it’s safe to say that lower rates, or rates which better reflect their own great financial habits would be near the top of the list.
For many Aussies, Christmas involves a trip home to visit loved ones.
Whether it’s a taking up a new hobby or putting more cash away for a rainy day, every Aussie has something they want to do in the new year.
If one of your new year's resolutions is to finally get started on that new kitchen or walk-in wardrobe, then you’ve probably already started doing the research on things like colour swatches, wood grains and how you're going to pay for it all.