| How Credit Card Balance Transfers Can Damage Your Credit Rating Since the banks and finance providers have been castigated for the way they seemingly indiscriminately awarded credit to people who could ill afford it, the chances of being accepted for loans and credit cards have decreased. Concurrently, there is a greater focus on individual's being aware of how credit works and what their financial behaviors means in terms of a credit score and history. - read more
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| Credit Card Secret Guarantee Most people use credit cards in some form or another but few truly appreciate one of the special features of credit cards that make using their credit card to insure their purchases. - read more
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| 5 Credit Killers A good credit score speaks volumes about your financial habits. It's the evidence most creditors need to evaluate your credit worthiness. - read more
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| 7 things you need to know about a Hire Purchase loan There are seven things you should know before you ever think of getting a Hire Purchase loan. Knowing these things will give you control and power in the loan process. Power and control will will save you money - read more
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| Heightened Road Risks as Holiday Travel Meets Freight Surge Tue, 23 Dec: As the Australian summer holidays approach, a significant increase in road traffic is anticipated, coinciding with peak freight activity. This convergence raises concerns about heightened road risks, prompting insurers and transport specialists to issue warnings to motorists. - read more
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| Addressing the Surge in Collision Risks Among Australian Fleet Operators Tue, 23 Dec: Australia's transport and haulage sector is currently navigating a period marked by an uptick in motor collision claims, posing significant challenges for fleet operators nationwide. This trend underscores the necessity for enhanced risk management and insurance strategies to safeguard operations and maintain profitability. - read more
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| Inattention and Speed: Primary Factors in Australian Truck Crashes Tue, 23 Dec: The National Truck Accident Research Centre (NTARC) has released its latest Major Incident Investigation Report, shedding light on the predominant causes of significant truck crashes across Australia. The findings underscore the critical need for targeted interventions to enhance road safety within the transport industry. - read more
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| Australian Insurers Urged to Strengthen Cyber Risk Defenses Tue, 23 Dec: Recent findings from the PwC Insurance Banana Skins Survey indicate that Australian insurers are trailing behind their global counterparts in preparedness for cyber threats. The survey, which gathered insights from 698 insurance executives across 42 territories, revealed that Australian insurers scored 6.6% lower on the Preparedness Index compared to the global average. - read more
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