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Don’t make a bad decision on your next home loan – you can save money by being smart about choosing the best possible mortgage to suit you.  And if you already have a mortgage? Don’t worry. With the right information at your fingertips, it’s not too late to repair past mistakes – and learn from […]

It’s getting very close to tax time and if you’re a property investor in Melbourne, or you’re thinking about building a property portfolio, you should also be thinking about smart ways to save money at tax time. But what is the best property investment advice for taxpayers? When you own real estate, there are many […]

If you have credit card debt, you’ll appreciate that it is expensive to fund – interest rates are very high and there are other hidden fees. To help you get out of the cycle of crippling credit card debt, here are 5 reasons to talk to a mortgage broker for advice about ways to consolidate […]

The definition of debt is the process of one party borrowing money from another party. These days, for most of us, having some type of debt is simply a part of life. But not all debt is healthy – and too much can get us into financial stress and difficulty. To help you understand how […]

Now that the dust has settled on the Federal Government’s latest national Budget, it’s important to understand what it means to you and your mortgage.   There is some good news – and if you’re preparing to purchase your first home, you might just be winning. Treasurer Scott Morrison called the 2017-2018 Federal Budget honest” […]

If you’ve saved a deposit and now you’re ready to apply for finance, it’s important that you understand what securing finance really means for you. To help ensure you are on the right track, start with these 8 questions to ask your finance broker: How do I choose the best finance broker? It’s important to […]

When the interest rates on your home loan fluctuate, it’s natural to feel that managing your debt is out of your control. They can be frustrating but the fact remains that interest rate changes are a natural part of the lifespan of your loan. To help you understand your situation it’s important to have some […]

Fancy yourself as an entrepreneur? If fresh ideas are something you’re passionate about, your future as an angel investor could be a bright one. Put simply, angel investors take a chance on the ideas of other people – and front up the much-needed funds to bring those business dreams to market. Providing funds in exchange […]

Just like romantic relationships that fall apart and put people at risk of bad debt, business relationships – and any finance arrangements that are linked to a company or business – can go wrong too. Before people enter a business partnership and apply for joint business loans, it’s important to understand how to manage those […]

Whether it’s a mortgage, or a car loan, when a loving relationship turns to frustration, it’s important that all parties involved understand their financial rights and responsibilities. We asked family lawyer Elisa Turco from Blackwood Family Lawyers to share her thoughts on dealing with debt in a post-breakup world. Tips About Dealing With Post-Relationship Debt […]