| 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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| Housing Australia Future Fund Approves 900 New Homes in 2025 Sun, 04 Jan: The Housing Australia Future Fund (HAFF), established by the Albanese government, has made significant strides in addressing the nation's housing challenges. In 2025, the fund approved approximately 900 new social and affordable homes, marking a substantial contribution to alleviating housing shortages across the country. - read more
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| Zone RV's Financial Collapse: A $40 Million Debt Unveiled Sun, 04 Jan: The recent collapse of luxury caravan manufacturer Zone RV has sent shockwaves through the Australian caravan industry. The company, based in Coolum on Queensland's Sunshine Coast, has entered voluntary administration, revealing debts amounting to approximately $40 million. This development has left around 240 employees unemployed and approximately 180 customers uncertain about the status of their purchases. - read more
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| ASIC's Findings Highlight Urgent Need for Reform in Car Finance Lending Practices Sun, 04 Jan: The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has recently unveiled findings from its comprehensive review of the motor vehicle finance sector, highlighting concerning trends that are likely to prompt a tightening of lending practices across the industry. - read more
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| Affordable Electric Vehicles: New Low-Interest Loans for Eligible Australians Sun, 04 Jan: The Australian government has launched a new initiative to make electric vehicles (EVs) more accessible to a broader segment of the population. This program offers low-interest loans to individuals earning less than $100,000 annually, as well as essential workers, facilitating the purchase of new and used EVs priced up to $55,000. - read more
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