Nicola Field
A new breed of lenders are offering 10-minute home loan approvals. Here’s how they work
A new breed of home loan lenders are offering online approval in a matter of minutes, but there can be strings attached....
Where to earn the highest rates on your savings
Australians have a mammoth $1.5 trillion sitting in deposit accounts, but until now that money has earned a next-to-nothing return. Even allowing...
How to haggle with lenders to get the best home loan deal
Three rate rises in three months – it’s a tough ask for home owners, but it is possible to ease the financial...
Preparing your tax return? Here are the COVID-19 tax deductions you may not have heard about
The clock is ticking towards the end of the financial year, which means it’s time to start preparing your tax return. If...
Planning a trip? Hotel booking sites don’t always save you money
As Australians re-embrace travel, many of us will be keen to trim accommodation costs. There are ways to save. But they don’t...
How much can you really save with an electric vehicle?
High petrol prices are driving more motorists to consider an electric vehicle (EV). But do they really stack up for savings –...
Aldi offers cheaper deals, but few Australians are switching supermarkets
Australians could save close to $2500 annually on groceries with one simple hack. But plenty of shoppers are not buying it. The...
Six simple tips to lower your home insurance premiums
As Queensland cleans up after more heavy rain, Australian home owners are wasting no time reviewing their home and contents cover. A...
Boost your pay by 10 per cent? One step could be all it takes
It’s no secret that wages have been growing at a glacial speed – last year wages rose by a meagre 2.3 per...
Buying your first home with a 5 per cent deposit? It pays to know the risks
From July 1, the First Home Guarantee will offer 35,000 first-time buyers the chance to break into the market with just a...