| 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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| IAG Highlights Climate Change's Role in Rising Home Insurance Costs Mon, 08 Dec: Insurance Australia Group (IAG), a leading insurer in the Australian market, has recently raised concerns about the escalating impact of climate change on home insurance premiums. The company warns that Australians should anticipate rising costs, attributing this trend to the increasing frequency and severity of weather events driven by climate change. - read more
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| Australian Insurers Falling Behind Global Peers in Risk Preparedness Mon, 08 Dec: The Australian insurance industry is facing mounting challenges as it falls behind international counterparts in preparedness levels, according to the latest PwC Insurance Banana Skins Survey. The findings come at a time when Australian insurers are grappling with multiple simultaneous threats ranging from digital security concerns to regulatory pressures and affordability challenges. - read more
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| QBE Insurance Faces Market Challenges as Premium Growth Slows Mon, 08 Dec: QBE Insurance Group, Australia's largest insurer by market value, has recently experienced a notable decline in its share price, reaching a seven-month low. This downturn is primarily attributed to a slowdown in the company's premium rate growth during the third quarter of fiscal 2025. - read more
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| CBA Highlights Pivotal Moment for Australian Economy Mon, 08 Dec: Commonwealth Bank (CBA) economists have recently highlighted that Australia's economy is approaching a critical juncture as it heads into 2026. Their latest report outlines various domestic and international scenarios that could significantly alter the nation's economic trajectory. - read more
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