Category: Home Loan
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How to find an international holiday in your budget every year!
I had a frantic call last week, a gorgeous girl in absolute outrage, “Bec” she says, “I just heard on the radio that eating out twice a week is costing me $10,000 a year on average! How could they say this?” Oh dear. My response “ummm well because it is” was NOT favourably received. If…
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How much value does a pool add?
I’m hearing questions about pools – must be that time of year! There’s debate about whether a pool adds value or not, the answer is generally a pool does add value – but – it may not add the full value that it costs you to put in – so a house with a pool…
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A quick (fun) look at how an offset account works!!
An offset account works by putting your main bank account (or a special savings account, the choice of purpose is yours) to work saving you interest. That’s right, every last dollar is always saving you interest and always available to you too! And here’s a kind of quirky look at how it does it: If you would…
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Women rule when it comes to property | Australian Mortgage Brokers
I’ve come across a great article written by an accountant and author for the book “Man Down: Proof Beyond a Reasonable Doubt That Women Are Better Cops, Drivers, Gamblers, Spies, World Leaders, Beer Tasters, Hedge Fund Managers, and Just About Everything Else.” He says “There seems to be increasing evidence to suggest that women are better…
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Tips to creating a budget | Home loan comparison
Does the thought of budgeting send a shiver down your back? Home loan comparison show you the easy way! Creating a budget doesn’t have to be ugly, and it doesn’t mean cut to the bone – its’ simply taking a look at your finances, working out what you’re spending on food, housing, entertainment etc. If you have ever looked at your…