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Take the heat off rate hike fears with these 4 tips for buyers
Have recent rate hikes made you nervous about taking the plunge into the property market? You’re not alone; it’s a buyer’s market for a reason. Here’s how to stay cool and calm when buying your next property. As you’ve probably seen in the news, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has increased...
For the vast majority of us, our superannuation is essential in terms of preparing for and funding our retirement. And whether that retirement is decades away or just around the corner, it’s important to ensure that you’re paying close attention to how your super fund is performing. As part of its...
How to prepare for a fixed-rate mortgage cliff
Do you have a fixed-rate mortgage contract that’s coming to an end soon? It can be a stressful time, particularly with rate rise news dominating the headlines. So today we’ve got some tips for a smooth transition. Like many Australians, you may have taken advantage of the interest rate good times...
Online security has been a hot topic of conversation for a long time now, but it’s certainly ramped up over the past 12 months.
High-profile breaches at Medibank and Optus have resulted in a huge number of Australians’ data and personal information being stolen and appearing on the ‘dark web’ – and, as a result, scam attempts are becoming increasingly frequent. “Over recent months, we’ve seen online scams escalate...
RBA hikes the cash rate for the ninth time in a row, to 3.35%
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has kicked off 2023 by increasing the cash rate a further 25 basis points to 3.35%. How much will this rate hike increase your mortgage repayments in 2023, and how high is the cash rate expected to go? This is the ninth rate hike by the RBA in as many meetings...
