![]() | 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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![]() | Increasing Number of Qualified Financial Advisers Opt Out of Practice Fri, 11 Jul: Recent analysis from WealthData indicates a growing trend among financial advisers in Australia, where a significant portion of those who have successfully passed the financial adviser exam are opting not to practice. As of now, 5,096 individuals, representing 33.31% of active advisers, have chosen not to proceed into practice after passing the exam—up from 28.36% a year prior. - read more
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![]() | Australians Increasingly Relying on Family Wealth for Financial Security Fri, 11 Jul: Recent research by leading comparison site Finder indicates that family wealth is becoming an essential financial fallback for many Australians. A survey involving 1,017 individuals revealed that 41% expect to receive an inheritance, with 10% of those viewing it as essential for achieving significant financial milestones like home ownership or retirement. - read more
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![]() | MUFG and Microsoft Forge AI Partnership to Transform Superannuation Services Fri, 11 Jul: MUFG Pension and Market Services (MPMS), a leading player in Australia’s superannuation administration landscape, has announced a strategic partnership with Microsoft to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into its operations. This five-year alliance aims to revolutionise how MPMS communicates with investors, reduces manual tasks, and implements straight-through processing. The collaboration is designed to benefit clients in the superannuation and listed companies sectors, enabling a streamlined and more efficient service. - read more
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![]() | Melbourne's Housing Market: A Prime Opportunity For Buyers Fri, 11 Jul: The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) recently surprised many by maintaining the interest rate at 3.85%, against expectations of a cut. This decision is seen as a measure to continue moderating inflation, but it simultaneously delays potential spikes in the housing market, providing a favorable window for prospective homebuyers. In particular, Melbourne's current market presents significant value, offering a promising opportunity for those looking to enter the property market. - read more
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