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How to add flexibility to a fixed rate home loan
INTEREST rates have continued to tumble and while many borrowers are sticking with variable rate loans flexible fixed-rate deals are slowly trickling onto the market.
Share property inspection costs and save
AIRbnb kicked off the sharing economy for property, and now expensive inspection reports for house hunters are getting the online treatment.
Five ways to make a tax refund last
BILLS and debts are a big destination for Australians’ tax refunds, but perhaps it’s time to think outside the square.
How to hang onto retiree discounts
TIGHTER age pension rules are set to result in many retirees losing some valuable concessions, but there are plenty of other discounts available.
Kochie: mining companies back on track
RESOURCE stocks have been on the outer with investors due to falling commodity prices in recent years but they could be in for a comeback.
Freeze your credit card debt
ARE you drowning in a sea of credit card debt? We’ve got the tips to help you cut your spending and slash the balance owing.
Aussies saving at new holiday hot spots
Australia’s holiday favourites are under pressure from falling airfares and more favourable exchange rates in alternative destinations.
Tips for big hits with money
JUST as staying fit means dragging yourself out of bed on a cold morning for a run, keeping your finances in good shape also requires effort.
Tax man targets super scammers
CUTTING tax is appealing to everybody, but if you listen to the latest wave of superannuation spruikers you are asking for trouble.
Negative versus positive gearing
INVESTORS often boast about having properties negatively geared but this may be a false economy.
Kochie reviews the good, bad and ugly of Australian property
IS it the end of the property boom in Sydney and Melbourne and how are the other capital cities faring?
How to navigate a low-rate world
THE Reserve Bank has cut the cash rate again, making it more important than ever to know what you are paying and receiving in interest.
Our ten-minute tax returns
TAXPAYERS are slashing the time they take to do their tax online this year, but are being urged to make sure they claim everything they’re entitled to.
Low interest rates are here to stay
WE haven’t had a recession for 25 years and record low interest rates have caused some people to worry that one is around the corner.
Learn to save like an Olympian
YOU may not have what it takes to win Olympic gold like Stephanie Rice, but anyone can follow her simple tips for getting a podium finish in the money game.
Renovate or rebuild? Do the numbers
AUSSIES have been inspired to renovate in recent years but in some cases knocking down an home and rebuilding is a better financial option.
Don’t let Pokemon Go eat your data
POKEMON Go has added to one in six phone users going without phone credit because they’ve blown their budget. There are ways to avoid this.
Koch’s keys to a great car deal
BUYING a car is an exciting time but it can also be a financial minefield and if you’re not careful it’s easy to end up hundreds — or even thousands — of dollars out of pocket.
Keep energy costs down and the beer cold
AUSSIES love an ice cold brew but the humble beer fridge is becoming a luxury as the price of energy soars.
Greedy banks’ $1.4 billion payday
THE big banks have began shovelling an extra $1.4 billion into their coffers after keeping about half the Reserve Bank’s new interest rate cut.
Tap-and-go: Avoid getting stung
MORE than three quarters of Australians say tap-and-go is their favourite way to pay, but consumers need to know how to avoid getting stung.
Ways to squash home loan debt
STRONG predictions interest rates will fall on Tuesday makes now the perfect time to look at ways to squeeze down your home loan debt even further.
Know what your travel insurance covers
TERROR threats and civil unrest make travel insurance more important than ever — but experts warn it’s vital to understand exactly what you’re paying for.
First-time buyers eye investment homes
HOUSE price growth is one of the driving forces behind first home buyers choosing a particular property when they make their debut onto the property market.
Seniors set to be super flexible
PLANNED changes to superannuation rules should make it easier for older Australians to put money away for a tax-free retirement.
Kochie’s guide to robo-investing
INSTEAD of sitting down with a real person to get advice on how to invest your money, Kochie explains how you can do it all online.
The discount to give you more power
ONE in five Australian households are paying top dollar for their electricity, receiving no discount at all, when they could get one.
Credit cards no longer rewarding
CREDIT card providers must improve their rewards programs or face a significant decline in consumers spending on their plastic, a new report shows.
