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Commonwealth Bank changes ads following ASIC concern
Jan 16 :: The Commonwealth Bank of Australia has agreed to change some of its advertised loan comparison rates after concerns were raised by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission... read more

Inflation fall strengthens case for rate cuts
Dec 06 :: A leading unofficial measure of inflation eased last month due to falling food and fuel prices, strengthening the case for interest rate cuts next year.The TD Securities-Melbourne Institute... read more

Reserve Bank cuts domestic growth outlook
Nov 07 :: The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has cut its forecast for economic growth and inflation in its latest quarterly report card.Europe's ongoing sovereign debt crisis and the stalemate... read more

ASIC moves on consumer credit insurance
Oct 21 :: The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has moved to provide further guidance for banks, credit unions and building societies offering consumer credit insurance (CCI) to improve... read more

Government cracks down on payday lenders
Sep 04 :: The Government has moved to place limits on the fees payday lenders can charge to 'small amount' borrowers, inviting comment on draft legislation.The Assistant Treasurer, Bill Shorten,... read more

Bank switching plan gets industry tick
Aug 22 :: The Federal Government's plan to make switching banks easier has been welcomed by the banking industry and consumer groups.Under the so-called tick and flick plan, customers can sign... read more

Householders reducing debt in uncertain times
Jun 07 :: The latest West Australian consumer confidence survey reveals local households are saving more and getting rid of debt.Most people who responded to the Curtin Business School-Chamber... read more

Banks cancel cards over potential security breach
May 30 :: All major banks have blocked, restricted or cancelled what totals thousands of credit cards in response to a potential security breach.All four major banks and St George have confirmed... read more

Reserve isolated in tackling global inflation challenge
May 18 :: The Reserve Bank has again emphasised its role is to tackle inflation in the broader economy, leaving government policymakers to address the challenges of a two- or three-speed economy.In... read more

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No Deposit Home Investment Property Loans
How to get 100 per cent home loan finance for your new investment property. read more

Good Debt Versus Bad Debt
Some people see debt as a curse, and other people see it as a friend. It can be used to make you miserable, or it can be used to make you wealthy beyond your wildest dreams. The trouble is, how... read more

Finding the Right Home Mortgage Loan
With over 3000 home loans on the Australian market it would be easy to dismiss them as marketing overkill – and you'd probably be right. But many of these loans are tailored for different... read more

Be Credit Wise - Tips For Credit Cards In Australia
These days, life without a credit card would be hard to imagine. We have become so used to the convenience of "plastic", we don't leave home without it. (Sound familiar?) While you can't dispute... read more

Choosing the Right Bank
Financial institutions are located all around the world. If you are looking to open a bank account, whether that bank account is a cheque account or a savings account, you have a number of banking... read more

Ways To Help With Debt Problems
It is very easy to fall into debt, just when you think you have your finances in order your car could break down or a problem with in your home may occur where by the only resolution is to borrow... read more

Home Loans: Is now the right time to refinance?
Interest rates have changed since you took out your home loan and you think it could be time to refinance your existing mortgage ... but the entire loan application process was so exhausting... read more

Why Are Annual Interest Rates So High For Payday Loans
Payday lending is surrounded by confusion and misunderstanding. Critics see high Annual Percentage Rates (APR’s) and deduce that payday lenders are profiting abnormally at the expense of... read more

Co-Signing Loans - Risky Business
There may come a time in your life when you are asked to co-sign for a loan or credit card. If this is the case, there are several things to consider before making a final decision. Technically,... read more

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