Category: FP – Credit & Finance

Understanding Lender’s Mortgage Insurance (LMI)

Understanding Lender’s Mortgage Insurance (LMI) If you’re looking to buy a home or investment property, or considering refinancing, it helps to understand the role of lender’s mortgage insurance. What is lender’s mortgage insurance? Lender’s mortgage insurance (LMI) protects your lender when you take out a home loan where there’s an increased risk associated with your loan. If you have a deposit of at least 20% of a property’s purchase price, generally you won’t be asked …

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8 tips to manage your debts

8 tips to manage your debts How you tackle your debts may make a big difference to what you pay in the long run. It’s not uncommon in Australia to have some form of debt, whether that be credit card debt, a personal loan, student tuition, car finance or a home loan. The good news is, certain debt can have its advantages and generally that will come down to three things, including whether that debt …

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The RBA starts raising rates – how far and how fast? And what does it mean for investors? | AMP Capital

The RBA starts raising rates – how far and how fast? And what does it mean for investors? Key points The RBA has hiked the cash rate by 0.25% taking it to 0.35% and signalling more rate hikes ahead. We expect the cash rate to rise to 1.5% by year-end and to 2% by mid next year. But the RBA will only raise rates as far as necessary to cool inflation and high household debt …

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7 Ways to improve your financial health

7 tips to improve your financial wellness What is financial wellness? How you feel, is your wellness. How you feel about your money is your financial wellness. This can be measured by the financial wellness index, which measures a person’s satisfaction with their current and future financial situation. The impact of financial stress Some days you might feel confident you can meet your needs within the boundaries of your current income, whereas other days you …

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6 things to know about buy now pay later services

6 things to know about buy now pay later services Nearly 85% of financial counsellors in Australia have reported that half, most or all their clients now have some form of buy now pay later debt. Often branded the modern-day layby, buy now pay later services essentially offer the same thing, but you get the product (which could be anything from a new outfit, pub dinner or airline ticket) upfront. Below we explain what you …

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Ways to save on a night out

9 ways to save on a night out If a big weekend has ever left you penniless until payday, these pointers could be for you. How much cash did I spend last night? How many rounds did I buy? Why did I pay for so-and-so’s Uber when I know they’re never going to pay me back? If this sounds like a familiar scenario, come the morning after a big night out, it could have something …

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What is financial wellness?

What is financial wellness? How you feel, is your wellness. How you feel about your money is your financial wellness. This can be measured by the financial wellness index, which measures a person’s satisfaction with their current and future financial situation. For more information on financial wellness, please go to https://www.amp.com.au/insights/manage-my-money/financial-wellness Get more tips about managing and protecting your cash, reducing the money you owe and saving for both your big and small goals: https://www.amp.com.au/insights/manage-my-money …

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How ‘Buy Now Pay Later’ affects your credit score | Money & Life

How ‘Buy Now Pay Later’ affects your credit score What impact does ‘Buy Now Pay Later’ have on your credit score, particularly for people wanting to secure a home loan? Christopher Zinn explains. In recent years, ‘buy now pay later’ (BNPL) has become an increasingly popular method for consumers looking to purchase goods via installments without resorting to credit cards. These services are often billed as a safer and more convenient  way for consumers to …

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What info is on my credit report and why does it matter?

What info is on my credit report and why does it matter? Your credit report reveals whether you’ve been paying your bills on time and it matters because it could affect your ability to borrow money. If you’ve got a credit card, personal loan, mobile phone plan or utility account, there’s probably a credit reporting agency out there that has a file with your name on it. Credit providers give this information to the credit …

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How to reassess your spending and budgeting habits

  How to reassess your spending and budgeting habits From our spending habits to our saving trends, the pandemic has changed the way many Australians think about money. Learn how to reassess your financial situation and create a fresh budget for 2021. There’s no denying the pandemic has significantly affected the finances of many Australians. Some of us are spending more, some are cutting back on non-essential spending and for others, the uncertainty has challenged …

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