| 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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| What Isuzu’s New Truck Range Means for Business Buyers Fri, 31 Jul: Australia’s truck market is moving into a new buying cycle, with Isuzu’s latest model range putting a sharper focus on safety, emissions performance, driver comfort and connected technology. For owner-operators and small fleet businesses, the announcement is more than a product update. It is a reminder that truck purchasing decisions are increasingly tied to whole-of-life cost, compliance expectations and the ability to keep vehicles earning without avoidable downtime. - read more
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| ATO Debt Pressure Puts Cash Flow Planning Back in Focus for SMEs Fri, 31 Jul: The Australian Taxation Office’s firmer approach to outstanding business tax debt is sharpening the cash flow challenge for small and medium-sized enterprises. After several years in which many businesses relied on payment plans or delayed tax obligations to preserve working capital, the environment is becoming less forgiving. For owners, that means tax debt can no longer sit at the edge of the finance plan. It needs to be treated as a core liability alongside wages, suppliers, rent and loan repayments. - read more
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| Why Caravan Buyers Should Pay Close Attention to Vehicle Loan Rate Gaps Fri, 31 Jul: Recent updates across Australian vehicle loan comparison sites point to a familiar but important message for buyers: advertised rates across car and leisure-asset finance can still vary meaningfully between lenders. For caravan shoppers, that gap matters because even a small difference in the rate, term or fee structure can change the total cost of the holiday lifestyle they are planning. - read more
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| What the Latest RBA Rate Rise Could Mean for Cosmetic Surgery Finance Fri, 31 Jul: The Reserve Bank of Australia’s March 2026 rate increase is a timely reminder that personal borrowing costs can shift quickly. For Australians considering elective procedures, this matters because many cosmetic surgery loans are linked to the broader interest rate environment, even when the loan itself is offered at a fixed rate. - read more
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