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Five Tips to Better Health Insurance Cover |
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Finding the right health insurance policy that fits your individual situation can be a laborious process which is, even at the best of times, confusing. Here are 5 tips to help you to find the hospital and extras cover that is just right for you. More ... |
Free Health Insurance for Kids |
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Free health insurance for kids might seem like one of those deals that are too good to be true but this is no hoax. Most private health insurance funds in Australia charge the same premiums for families with children as they do for couples without children which effectively means you can get free private health insurance for your kids. More ... |
Financial hardship: what to do about it |
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Tough times often result in financial stress, as consumers struggle to make ends meet and try to ride out the bad times in the hope that something better is just around the corner. The smart thing to do, however, is to address the problem upfront before it gets to the point of no return. More ... |
How to compare the true value of reward points |
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The fact that all rewards points across the board don't add up to the same value not only makes it confusing but also sheds little light on the true value of the program to you. You can, however, work it out for yourself using our easy equation. More ... |
Point Scoring For Profit |
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Rewards programs that accumulate points are not for everyone. If you don't spend enough each month, or you pay interest regularly on your credit card, the cost of your credit card rewards program – interest rate plus annual fee – is probably higher than the value of rewards gained. More ... |
Rent or Buy? The Great Housing Dilemma! |
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It's no secret that times are tough at the moment in the area of one of life's basic necessities – shelter. Buying and renting are both becoming more complicated but sooner or later, you will arrive at the point where you need to make the big decision to remain renting or buy a home of your own. More ... |
Five-Step Guide to Home Ownership |
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For would-be first home owners, setting a savings goal for a few years in advance is a must. As a general guide, your mortgage repayments should not exceed 30% of your before-tax income. More ... |
Beware of hazardous savings conditions |
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Transaction accounts, cash management accounts and online savings are all very different in what they offer and selecting the right one for your purposes is essential if you are to make the most of your money. More ... |
Not all deposit accounts are created equal |
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Transaction accounts, cash management accounts and online savings are all very different in what they offer and selecting the right one for your purposes is essential if you are to make the most of your money. More ... |
To Fix or Not to Fix? |
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Should you fix your home loan or leave it in the hope that the variable rate will settle, or even come down, in the near future? More ... |
Is Plastic Surgery Needed to Trim Excess Debt? |
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If you suspect your personal debt level is in danger of becoming obese very soon, now is the time to take action. More ... |
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