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| 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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| Smart Budgeting for First-Time Boat Buyers: Purchase and Ownership Costs Explained First-time boat buyers need to look beyond the purchase price. This guide explains the upfront, finance and ongoing ownership costs to include in a realistic boat finance budget before deciding how much to borrow. - read more
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| Insurance considerations for employees, contractors and self-employed health practitioners Healthcare insurance needs can change depending on whether you are employed, contracting, doing locum work, working as a sole trader or running a private practice. This guide explains the key differences Australian health practitioners should consider when reviewing professional indemnity, public liability, income protection and business-related cover. - read more
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| Understanding Insurance Requirements in Consulting Contracts Client contracts, tenders and supplier onboarding forms often ask consultants to hold specific insurance. This guide explains how to read those requirements, what certificates of currency show, and when to seek legal, broker or insurer guidance before agreeing to a clause. - read more
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| How Claims-Made Professional Indemnity Insurance Works for Consultants Professional indemnity insurance for consultants is usually arranged on a claims-made basis, which means timing matters. This guide explains claims-made cover, retroactive dates, notification obligations, continuous cover and run-off cover for Australian consultants. - read more
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