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Are you thinking about taking the next big step in your life and applying for a home loan? Buying your own property is a major part of becoming financially stable in the future, because you have a huge investment as a part of your portfolio.…
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Are you finding your credit card debt racks up quickly every month, no matter how much you try to pay off? If you don’t have the right sort of account, or a limit set too high, it can be easy to blow your budget on…
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How regularly do you check your credit report? If you don’t know what’s on it, there’s a chance you could have defaults against your name that shouldn’t be there. A credit report will show you what loans you’re missing payments on, either because someone has…
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Have you ever thought about investing your money in things that aren’t going to give you immediate returns? Building wealth in your 20s in Australia might not seem necessary, but the earlier you put money into long-term investment strategies, the more benefits you’ll get over…
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Everyone knows someone who has been a victim of fraud. It can be a total nightmare when a cybercriminal has dipped into your bank account, stolen your credit card details or taken out credit in your name. In the short term your credit score is…
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Are you throwing money away every week on your shopping? Think online shopping for clothes you absolutely don’t need, or popping into a nice store because you like the look of something in the window and then walking out having spent $300. It’s okay –…
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How long can you really afford to travel for? It’s a tough question to ask yourself, because ideally you’d constantly be jet-setting around the world and having a great time, but it’s unlikely that you can afford that. Even taking a month off can be…
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We know your new girlfriend or boyfriend wants to go out every Friday. Even two drinks each, some snacks and an Uber ride home could set you back $50. It’s dead easy to blow $100 if you throw food in as well. What’s more, dating…
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If you’re on the verge of a serious financial problem, you need to act quickly. Going bankrupt or having multiple defaults listed on your credit report can severely impact your future ability to take out a loan or open a new line of credit. Lenders…
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Everyone’s an expert these days. From an Octopus making predictions on the 2014 FIFA World Cup to Dr Phil not even being a trained psychologist, all kinds of so-called professionals are waiting around every corner to help you find a better budget, a better home,…
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