People often make unwise or hasty decisions when they’re under stress. And a growing number of Australian households have found themselves under stress, both financially and non-financially, during the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s at these times...
For many businesses, invoice payments are a source of ongoing cost and headache. In this article, Graham Bowers discusses ways to improve your situation. Your business growth and success depend on the health of your cash...
A way for retirees to unlock the equity in their homes. The reverse mortgage or equity release loan is a relatively new mortgage product that has been created for retirees who are asset-rich but cash-poor. Reverse mortgage...
In the absence of retail, hospitality, cultural centres and sporting outlets, many of us have gravitated towards new activities to occupy our time during lockdown. For some, this has meant a foray into the world...
When moving into a new home it’s important to make yourself familiar with your new environment. Get to know how your facility runs, spend some time with your new neighbours and develop strong relationships with...
From its COVID-inspired low point in late March, the Australian share market – as measured by the performance of the S&P/ASX 300 Index – has surged more than 40 per cent. It’s an impressive rebound in...
If your personal information falls into the wrong hands, it can be used to steal your identity. If you think your identity has been stolen, report it to your local police and your bank, and change...
Whether you need funds to get a new enterprise off the ground or are looking for capital to take things to the next level, it’s important to understand if a business loan is right for...
What is refinancing? Refinancing is the process of replacing an existing loan with a new one. When it comes to home loans, it means your existing home loan is paid off and replaced with a new...
More than three million Australians have taken advantage of the Federal Government’s Super Early Release Scheme to date, withdrawing more than $33 billion from their superannuation savings. Data from the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) sourced...