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Finance • 23 Jan 2014

Cash rate should remain steady until late 2014: AMP

Higher than expected inflation and a fall in the Australian dollar in 2013 has substantially reduced the possibility of another cash rate cut, according to a leading...

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Finance • 22 Jan 2014

Redraw or offset account: What's the difference?

Both can save you money and pay off your home loan faster but which is the right choice for you?

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Finance • 20 Jan 2014

Housing finance lifts TAS economy: CommSec

Tasmania has the country’s worst ranked economy, but key housing indicators suggest the state may pick up in coming quarters, a new report has found.

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Finance • 14 Jan 2014

Variable or fixed loan: What's best for you?

One of the most important decisions when acquiring a loan is whether you should go with a variable or fixed rate. Both have their pros and cons but one may suit your...

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Finance • 09 Jan 2014

Investors cautioned about LMI misconceptions

Investors need to be aware that lender's mortgage insurance (LMI) offers them no protection if they default on the loan, a leading mortgage professional has warned.

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Finance • 01 Jan 2014

Apps to help you stick with your financial New Year's resolutions

Although New Year’s resolutions can provide hope and motivation for those wanting to change, these promises don’t always last. Every year, people vow to lose weight,...

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Finance • 24 Dec 2013

Avoiding the Christmas credit card hangover

Tis’ the season to be jolly; however for many come 2014, it could be the season to be sorry.

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Finance • 23 Dec 2013

Next rate movement will be up: AMP

Despite budget deficits ‘as far as the eye can see’, the cash rate will likely remain on hold for most of 2014 before it once again begins to rise, according to...

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Finance • 23 Dec 2013

What can jeopardise your home loan application?

Before a lender will approve you for a home loan, you need to prove that you can handle the commitment. There are several factors lenders look at when assessing your...

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Finance • 19 Dec 2013

3 mistakes property investors make when interest rates are low

Interest rates are very low and real estate markets are on the move, which can only mean one thing – it’s a great time to buy an investment property. But before you...

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